Longan vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between longan and plantains
- Longan has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2; however, plantains are richer in potassium, iron, and magnesium.
- Longan covers your daily vitamin C needs 81% more than plantains.
- Plantains have 3 times less vitamin B2 than longan. Longan has 0.14mg of vitamin B2, while plantains have 0.052mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Plantains, cooked.
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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 more CopperCopper | +156.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +670.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 10.9mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 465mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 31.15g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.756mg | 3% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 28.85g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)