Longan vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between longan and crab
- Longan has more vitamin C, while crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and magnesium.
- Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than longan.
- Longan contains 25 times more vitamin C than crab. While longan contains 84mg of vitamin C, crab contains only 3.3mg.
- Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +381.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7520% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1014.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.3% |
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 | +2445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +815.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1264.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +640% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.4% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.33µg | 139% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 3.3mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 78% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.814mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 3.81mg | 34% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 17.88g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 234mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 563mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 2.747mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 1% | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 83kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 266mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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 Cholesterol?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $10.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins