Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
- 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
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Mangifera Indica
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Dimocarpus
Species
M. indica
D. longan
Difference Between Mango and Longan
We might think that Mango and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Longan with peel is 60.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Mango 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 Mango and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.