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Watermelon vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watermelon and Longan different?

  • Longan is higher than Watermelon in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 84% more than Watermelon.

Watermelon, 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 +600%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +302.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +302.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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 C +937%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 C +937%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +114.8%
Contains more Carbs +100.5%
Contains more Other +191.7%
Equal in Water - 82.75
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +114.8%
Contains more Carbs +100.5%
Contains more Other +191.7%
Equal in Water - 82.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Longan Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 14.04g Longan
Protein 0.61g 1.31g Longan
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Watermelon
Carbs 7.55g 15.14g Longan
Calories 30kcal 60kcal Longan
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Longan
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Longan
Calcium 7mg 1mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0.13mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 11mg 21mg Longan
Potassium 112mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 1mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.038mg 0.052mg Longan
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.031mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.3mg Longan
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.018mg 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.062mg 0.046mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.016mg 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.006mg 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.016g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.