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Longan vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Longan and Banana melon

  • Banana melon contains less Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Longan.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Longan is 84% higher.
  • Banana melon has 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Longan. Longan has 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, while Banana melon has 0.018mg.

Food types used in this article are Longans, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).

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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.
Longan
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +382.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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.
Longan
3
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%
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +937%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
3
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.9%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Banana melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Banana melon Opinion
Calories 60kcal 21kcal Longan
Protein 1.31g 0.84g Longan
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Banana melon
Vitamin C 84mg 8.1mg Longan
Net carbs 14.04g 3.76g Longan
Carbs 15.14g 4.06g Longan
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 1mg 13mg Banana melon
Potassium 266mg 140mg Longan
Iron 0.13mg 0.21mg Banana melon
Sugar 3.36g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 0.3g Longan
Copper 0.169mg 0.035mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 21mg 9mg Longan
Sodium 0mg 11mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.036mg Longan
Selenium 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.02mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.018mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg Banana melon
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
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Banana melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
25%
Longan
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients
  2. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.