Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish brown
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Mexico
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Hong Kong
China
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
L. chinensis
D. longan
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
Difference Between Lychee and Longan
We might think that Lychee and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Longan 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 Lychee and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.