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Longan vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Longan and Nectarine

  • Longan has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Nectarine has more Vitamin B3.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 87% more than Nectarine.
  • Longan contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Nectarine. While Longan contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, Nectarine contains only 0.027mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Nectarines, raw.

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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 Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Manganese - 0.054
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Manganese - 0.054

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.
Longan
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Contains more Vitamin C +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Water - 87.59
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 8.85g Longan
Protein 1.31g 1.06g Longan
Fats 0.1g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 15.14g 10.55g Longan
Calories 60kcal 44kcal Longan
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Nectarine
Calcium 1mg 6mg Nectarine
Iron 0.13mg 0.28mg Nectarine
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Longan
Phosphorus 21mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 266mg 201mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.169mg 0.086mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.054mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 84mg 5.4mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.034mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.027mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Nectarine
Folate 5µg Nectarine
Vitamin K 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.034mg 0.009mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.009mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg 0.014mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg 0.016mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg 0.006mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.021mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg 0.013mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg 0.008mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.025g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Nectarine
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
27%
Longan
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients
  2. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.