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Longan vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between longan and dulce de Leche?

  • Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 90% more.

We used Longans, raw and Dulce de Leche types 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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more CopperCopper +4125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +819%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.3%
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +188.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 2.6mg 90%
Calcium 1mg 251mg 25%
Phosphorus 21mg 193mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.405mg 20%
Copper 0.169mg 0.004mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 60kcal 315kcal 13%
Carbs 15.14g 55.35g 13%
Fats 0.1g 7.35g 11%
Protein 1.31g 6.84g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.79mg 7%
Sodium 0mg 129mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Magnesium 10mg 22mg 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.002mg 2%
Potassium 266mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.