Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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 Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
Yes
Not Available
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. communis
D. longan
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Pear and Longan
We might think that Pear and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Longan with peel is 57.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.