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
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
Mid to late summer
Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Rusty brown
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Red
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Citrullus
Species
D. longan
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Longan and Watermelon
We might think that Longan and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Watermelon with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.