Longan vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Longan and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?
- Longan is higher than Pitanga (Surinam cherry) in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 64% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
- Longan contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Longan contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.04mg.
Longans, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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.
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Phosphorus
+90.9%
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Potassium
+158.3%
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+800%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+90.9%
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Potassium
+158.3%
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+800%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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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Vitamin C
+219.4%
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Vitamin B2
+250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
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Vitamin C
+219.4%
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Vitamin B2
+250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+63.8%
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Carbs
+102.1%
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Other
+40%
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Fats
+300%
Equal in Water - 90.81
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+63.8%
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Carbs
+102.1%
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+40%
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Fats
+300%
Equal in Water - 90.81
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.04g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 1.31g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 15.14g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 60kcal | 33kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.169mg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 75µg |
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.054mg |
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| Lysine | 0.046mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.