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Arrowroot vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arrowroot and Longan different?

  • Arrowroot is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Longan is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Longan is 91% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 17 times more Iron than Longan. While Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of Iron, Longan contains only 0.13mg.

Arrowroot, raw and Longans, raw are the varieties 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 +500%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Manganese +234.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Manganese +234.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +39.7%

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 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.3%
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% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 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 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Water - 82.75
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +223.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
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.
Arrowroot Longan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Longan Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 14.04g Longan
Protein 4.24g 1.31g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 15.14g Longan
Calories 65kcal 60kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 1mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 0.13mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 21mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 266mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.63mg 0.05mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.174mg 0.052mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.031mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.3mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg Arrowroot
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.039g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.