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Longan vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Longan and Cauliflower?

  • Longan is richer than Cauliflower in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% more.
  • Longan has 4 times more Copper than Cauliflower. While Longan has 0.169mg of Copper, Cauliflower has only 0.039mg.

We used Longans, raw and Cauliflower, raw types 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 +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Manganese +198.1%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Manganese +198.1%

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.
Longan
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Contains more Vitamin C +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +204.6%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Other - 0.76
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +204.6%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 2.97g Longan
Protein 1.31g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 15.14g 4.97g Longan
Calories 60kcal 25kcal Longan
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 1mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.13mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 21mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 266mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 0mg 30mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.169mg 0.039mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 84mg 48.2mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.06mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.034mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.054mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.046mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.058mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.012mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.