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
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweetish
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Thailand
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Sapindaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
D. longan
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Longan and Pineapple
We might think that Longan and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pineapple with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.