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Jujube vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jujube and Longan different?

  • Longan is higher than Jujube in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 17% more than Jujube.
  • Jujube contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Longan. Jujube contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B3, while Longan contains 0.3mg.

Jujube, raw and Longans, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Jujube
4
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3
Longan
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +131.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 21
Equal in Potassium - 266
Equal in Zinc - 0.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +131.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 21
Equal in Potassium - 266
Equal in Zinc - 0.05

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.
Jujube
3
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3
Longan
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jujube
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3
Longan
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.31
Equal in Water - 82.75
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 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 Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.31
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.
Jujube Longan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Longan Opinion
Net carbs 20.23g 14.04g Jujube
Protein 1.2g 1.31g Longan
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Jujube
Carbs 20.23g 15.14g Jujube
Calories 79kcal 60kcal Jujube
Fiber 1.1g Longan
Calcium 21mg 1mg Jujube
Iron 0.48mg 0.13mg Jujube
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 23mg 21mg Jujube
Potassium 250mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 3mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.05mg
Copper 0.073mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.084mg 0.052mg Jujube
Vitamin A 40IU Jujube
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Jujube
Vitamin C 69mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.3mg Jujube
Vitamin B6 0.081mg Jujube
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube 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
24%
Jujube
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jujube
Jujube is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.