Longan and Pomelo
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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
9.62 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
1.00 g
36
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.76 g
38
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.22 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
61.00 mg
12
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.04 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
216.00 mg
34
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.11 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
4.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
Not Available
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
89.10 g
14
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
38.00 kcal
33
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
290.00 kcal
22
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
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, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Dragon eye
Citrus grandis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Citrus
Species
D. longan
C. maxima
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Longan and Pomelo
We might think that Longan and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pomelo with peel is 83.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Pomelo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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