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
  
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
  
Has taste modifying effect
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
NA
  
Hair Benefits
Not Available
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
  
Itching, Skin rash
  
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
  
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
  
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Carbs
Not Available
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Protein
Not Available
  
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Fat
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Iron
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Calcium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Phosphorus
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Mid to late summer
  
Monsoon
  
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
  
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
  
Seedless Variety
Not Available
  
No
  
Color
Rusty brown
  
Dark red
  
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweetish
  
NA, Sweet
  
Origin
Mexico
  
West Africa
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-7
  
4.5-5.8
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
  
Rainfall
  
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 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
NA
  
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
  
NA
  
Top Importer
China
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
  
Synsepalum Dulcificum
  
Synonym
Dragon eye
  
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Tracheophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
NA
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Asteridae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Sapotaceae
  
Genus
Dimocarpus
  
Synsepalum
  
Species
D. longan
  
S. dulcificum
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Compare Longan and Miracle fruit
It is important compare Longan and Miracle fruit as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Longan Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive aid, gives you energy and suppresses arthritis.
Miracle fruit Benefits: has taste modifying effect.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Longan are: not available and hair benefits of Miracle fruit are: na. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: itching, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and tingling sensation in mouth and the symptoms of second fruit are: itching and skin rash. Get sorted Longan vs Miracle fruit comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.