Pink Grapefruit and Longan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
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, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Not Available
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g
99+
15.00 g
27
Fiber
1.60 g
30
1.10 g
35
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.30 g
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.09
17
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.50 mg
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
19
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
34
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg
27
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
5
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg
35
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg
99+
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
22.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
88.06 g
20
78.00 g
99+
Ash
0.36 g
35
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
83.00 kcal
7
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcal
18
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
39.00 kcal
36
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
109.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Pink, Red
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Pink
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweetish
Origin
Barbados
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
- 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, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Japan
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
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
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Citrus
Dimocarpus
Species
C. × paradisi
D. longan
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Longan
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Longan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
