Longan vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between longan and apricots
- The amount of vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2 in longan is higher than in apricots.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 82% more than apricots.
- Longan contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than apricots. While longan contains 0.14mg of vitamin B2, apricots contain only 0.04mg.
- Apricots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Apricots, 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 CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
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Protein
~1.4g
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Water
~86.35g
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Other
~0.74g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 84mg | 10mg | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.078mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 48kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.077g | 1% | |
| Choline | 2.8mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.94g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 11.12g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.24g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.027mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)