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Chinese cuisine vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cuisine and Longan

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Longan is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 80% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Longan has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 +2100%
Contains more Iron +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +244.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +244.9%

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 B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.5%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +440.5%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Equal in Water - 82.75
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +440.5%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
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.
Chinese cuisine Longan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Longan Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 14.04g Longan
Protein 7.08g 1.31g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.1g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 15.14g Longan
Calories 105kcal 60kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Longan
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.13mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 21mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 409mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 1.5mg 0.05mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.147mg 0.052mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.031mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.034mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.026mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.054mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.046mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.013mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.03mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.058mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.012mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Longan
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Longan
Saturated Fat 0.978g Longan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.