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Tamarind vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamarind and Longan

  • Tamarind has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Longan has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Longan is 89% higher.
  • Longan has 74 times less Calcium than Tamarind. Tamarind has 74mg of Calcium, while Longan has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Longans, 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 Calcium +7300%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +438.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +96.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +7300%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +438.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +96.5%

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 +1280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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 +1280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +312.8%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +163.5%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 +113.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +312.8%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +163.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Longan Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 14.04g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.31g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.1g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 15.14g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 60kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Longan
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 1mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.13mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 21mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 266mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg Longan
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.031mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.14mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.3mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.139mg 0.046mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.013mg Tamarind
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.272g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind 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
20%
Tamarind
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.