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Longan vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are longan and cheesecake different?

  • Longan is higher in vitamin C, copper, and potassium; however, cheesecake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for longan is 93% higher.
  • Longan contains 8 times more copper than cheesecake. While longan contains 0.169mg of copper, cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.

Longans, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared are the varieties 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.
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +745%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more IronIron +384.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +319.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0.4mg 93%
Saturated fat 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.1g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 22%
Sodium 0mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 18%
Copper 0.169mg 0.02mg 17%
Calories 60kcal 321kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Phosphorus 21mg 93mg 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Protein 1.31g 5.5g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Iron 0.13mg 0.63mg 6%
Potassium 266mg 90mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 51mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 4%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.193mg 4%
Carbs 15.14g 25.5g 3%
Fiber 1.1g 0.4g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.195mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Longan Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.