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Custard apple vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard apple and Longan different?

  • Custard apple is richer in Iron, and Fiber, while Longan is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 72% more than Custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 30 times more Calcium than Longan. Custard apple contains 30mg of Calcium, while Longan contains 1mg.

Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Longans, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +15.7%
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard apple Longan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Longan Opinion
Net carbs 22.8g 14.04g Custard apple
Protein 1.7g 1.31g Custard apple
Fats 0.6g 0.1g Custard apple
Carbs 25.2g 15.14g Custard apple
Calories 101kcal 60kcal Custard apple
Fiber 2.4g 1.1g Custard apple
Calcium 30mg 1mg Custard apple
Iron 0.71mg 0.13mg Custard apple
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 21mg 21mg
Potassium 382mg 266mg Custard apple
Sodium 4mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg Longan
Copper 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg Longan
Vitamin A 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin C 19.2mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.031mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.3mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg Custard apple
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.037mg 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.004mg 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.231g Longan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Longan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Custard apple
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/nutrients
  2. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.