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Longan vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between longan and romano cheese

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 106% more than longan.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +463.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106300%
Contains more IronIron +492.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5060%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3519%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.1%
Contains more WaterWater +167.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2327.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26840%
Contains more OtherOther +860%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Romano cheese
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 Romano cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 21mg 760mg 106%
Calcium 1mg 1064mg 106%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.115g 78%
Sodium 0mg 1433mg 62%
Protein 1.31g 31.8g 61%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fats 0.1g 26.94g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.58mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.37mg 18%
Calories 60kcal 387kcal 16%
Copper 0.169mg 0.03mg 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Iron 0.13mg 0.77mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Magnesium 10mg 41mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 7%
Potassium 266mg 86mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4%
Carbs 15.14g 3.63g 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.037mg 1%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.