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Cumin vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Longan?

  • Cumin is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Longan is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 828% higher.
  • Cumin has 931 times more Calcium than Longan. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Longan has 1mg.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Longans, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cumin
9
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1
Longan
Contains more Calcium +93000%
Contains more Iron +50946.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3560%
Contains more Phosphorus +2276.2%
Contains more Potassium +572.2%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +413%
Contains more Manganese +6309.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +93000%
Contains more Iron +50946.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3560%
Contains more Phosphorus +2276.2%
Contains more Potassium +572.2%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +413%
Contains more Manganese +6309.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cumin
9
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1
Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1925.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +990.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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 +1925.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +990.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
:
1
Longan
Contains more Protein +1259.5%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +192.2%
Contains more Other +988.6%
Contains more Water +926.7%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +1259.5%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +192.2%
Contains more Other +988.6%
Contains more Water +926.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Longan Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 14.04g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 1.31g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.1g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 15.14g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 60kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Longan
Fiber 10.5g 1.1g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 1mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.13mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 10mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 21mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 266mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 4.8mg 0.05mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.169mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.052mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.031mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.14mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.3mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
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 1.535g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.