Longan vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between longan and Asian pears
- Longan has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2; however, Asian pears are richer in fiber.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% more.
- Longan contains 14 times more vitamin B2 than Asian pears. Longan contains 0.14mg of vitamin B2, while Asian pears contain 0.01mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of Asian pears is 18.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Pears, asian, 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 | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +238% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
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 | +2110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
10.65 g
Water:
88.25 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
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Water
~88.25g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 3.8mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 266mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 10.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.05g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Longan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asian pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)