Longan and Pear
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
15.23 g
26
Fiber
1.10 g
35
3.10 g
19
Sugar
Not Available
9.75 g
24
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
Not Available
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
Not Available
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Rusty brown
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Pear
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Sweetish
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Pyrus
Species
D. longan
P. communis
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Longan and Pear
We might think that Longan and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pear with peel is 83.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Pear belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pear is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
