Pear and Longan
Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.23 g
26
15.00 g
27
Fiber
3.10 g
19
1.10 g
35
Sugar
9.75 g
24
Not Available
Protein
0.36 g
99+
1.30 g
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.09
17
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.50 mg
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
1.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
78.00 g
99+
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
83.00 kcal
7
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
65.00 kcal
19
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
109.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
Color
Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7.5
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Dimocarpus
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.
