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Longan vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Longan and Chinese cabbage different?

  • Longan is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Chinese cabbage is higher in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 43% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Longan contains 8 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. Longan contains 0.169mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.021mg.

Longans, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +704.8%
Contains more Calcium +10400%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Manganese +205.8%
Equal in Potassium - 252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +704.8%
Contains more Calcium +10400%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Manganese +205.8%
Equal in Potassium - 252

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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Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +594.5%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +594.5%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Chinese cabbage
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 Longan Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 1.18g Longan
Protein 1.31g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 15.14g 2.18g Longan
Calories 60kcal 13kcal Longan
Sugar 1.18g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 1g Longan
Calcium 1mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.13mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 21mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 266mg 252mg Longan
Sodium 0mg 65mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.169mg 0.021mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 84mg 45mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.07mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.034mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.054mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.046mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.013mg 0.009mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.058mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.012mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Longan
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.