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Longan vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between longan and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Longan is richer in vitamin C, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 111% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than longan.

We used Longans, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110800%
Contains more IronIron +592.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +7640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.5%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1005.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1426.7%
Contains more FatsFats +19900%
Contains more OtherOther +1047.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 1mg 1109mg 111%
Phosphorus 21mg 729mg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Sodium 0mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 61%
Protein 1.31g 20g 37%
Zinc 0.05mg 3.87mg 35%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Fats 0.1g 20g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.486mg 27%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Calories 60kcal 265kcal 10%
Iron 0.13mg 0.9mg 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.238mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 38mg 7%
Carbs 15.14g 1.37g 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Potassium 266mg 125mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 1.37g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.029mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.