Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
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Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Inside Color
Red
Yellowish brown
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Russia
China
Top Exporter
Poland
Thailand
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Prunus avium
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. avium
D. longan
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Longan
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Longan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.