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 treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Rusty brown
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweetish
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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 name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Dragon eye
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Cucurbita
Species
D. longan
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Longan and Pumpkin
We might think that Longan and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pumpkin with peel is 83.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pumpkin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.