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Figs vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between figs and longan

  • Figs have more fiber, while longan has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 91% higher.
  • Longan contains 35 times less calcium than figs. Figs contain 35mg of calcium, while longan contains 1mg.
  • Longan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, 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.
Figs
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Longan
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 23% 4.9% 56% 1.4% 9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Figs
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Longan
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 280% 0% 0% 0% 7.8% 32% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Longan
3
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.7%
~equal in Water ~82.75g
~equal in Other ~0.7g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Longan
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Longan DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2mg 84mg 91%
Copper 0.07mg 0.169mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.14mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 1mg 3%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.052mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1%
Protein 0.75g 1.31g 1%
Calories 74kcal 60kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 21mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.05mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 266mg 1%
Carbs 19.18g 15.14g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 14.04g N/A
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.03mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Longan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Figs
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
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 - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.