Asparagus vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between asparagus and longan
- Asparagus has more iron and vitamin B1, while longan has more vitamin C.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 87% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 24 times more calcium than longan. While asparagus contains 24mg of calcium, longan contains only 1mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1546.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +980% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226% |
| 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 | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 84mg | 87% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.13mg | 25% |
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.031mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 15.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.31g | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 60kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)