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Longan vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between longan and beef broiled

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than longan.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of beef broiled is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +12520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.9%

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
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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%
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1879.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15310%
~equal in Other ~0.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Zinc 0.05mg 6.31mg 57%
Protein 1.31g 25.93g 49%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 5.378mg 32%
Iron 0.13mg 2.6mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.895g 27%
Phosphorus 21mg 198mg 25%
Fats 0.1g 15.41g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Calories 60kcal 250kcal 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.085mg 9%
Carbs 15.14g 0g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Sodium 0mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.176mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 21mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 3%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.012mg 2%
Potassium 266mg 318mg 2%
Calcium 1mg 18mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.