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Longan vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between longan and feta

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper, while feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Feta contains 5 times less copper than longan. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while feta contains 0.032mg.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329%
Contains more CopperCopper +428.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49200%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +5660%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1504.8%

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
1
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%
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
2
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.2%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +984.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21180%
Contains more OtherOther +642.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Feta
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 Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.844mg 54%
Calcium 1mg 493mg 49%
Phosphorus 21mg 337mg 45%
Sodium 0mg 917mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 33%
Fats 0.1g 21.28g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Protein 1.31g 14.21g 26%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Copper 0.169mg 0.032mg 15%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.154mg 10%
Calories 60kcal 264kcal 10%
Folate 32µg 8%
Iron 0.13mg 0.65mg 7%
Potassium 266mg 62mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Carbs 15.14g 4.09g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.991mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.