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Crab vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab and longan

  • Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and magnesium, while longan has more vitamin C.
  • Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than longan.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Crab
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Longan
1
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 +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9000%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +7520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1014.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Potassium ~266mg

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.
Crab
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 11% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Longan
3
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 B3Vitamin B3 +815.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Longan
2
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1264.9%
Contains more FatsFats +640%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~82.75g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Longan DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg 139%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 84mg 90%
Selenium 42.9µg 78%
Copper 0.814mg 0.169mg 72%
Zinc 3.81mg 0.05mg 34%
Protein 17.88g 1.31g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 234mg 21mg 30%
Sodium 563mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.3mg 15%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 12%
Calcium 91mg 1mg 9%
Magnesium 36mg 10mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.14g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 2%
Saturated fat 0.201g 1%
Calories 83kcal 60kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.031mg 1%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.052mg 1%
Fats 0.74g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.04g N/A
Potassium 259mg 266mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.03mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.012mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab 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
56%
Crab
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $10.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab 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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.