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Kohlrabi vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kohlrabi and longan

  • Kohlrabi has more fiber, while longan has more vitamin C and vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 24% more than kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi contains 24 times more calcium than longan. While kohlrabi contains 24mg of calcium, longan contains only 1mg.
  • Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kohlrabi, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
Longan
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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 +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
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.
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 207% 0.67% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
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 +61.3%
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 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Longan
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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 +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~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.
Kohlrabi 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 Kohlrabi Longan DV% diff.
Vitamin C 62mg 84mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 12%
Fiber 3.6g 1.1g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.14mg 9%
Phosphorus 46mg 21mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.052mg 4%
Copper 0.129mg 0.169mg 4%
Carbs 6.2g 15.14g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Calories 27kcal 60kcal 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.031mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 1mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 266mg 2%
Sodium 20mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Protein 1.7g 1.31g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 2.6g 14.04g N/A
Sugar 2.6g N/A
Zinc 0.03mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.03mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Longan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
23%
Kohlrabi
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi 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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.