Longan vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are longan and mackerel different?
- Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
- Longan contains 210 times more vitamin C than mackerel. While longan contains 84mg of vitamin C, mackerel contains only 0.4mg.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than longan (45).
Longans, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +870% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1107.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1780% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1223.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1720.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17710% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +624.3% |
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 | 19µg | 792% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 94% | |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 0.4mg | 93% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 23.85g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 6.85mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 278mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 17.81g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.412mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.57mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 262kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.94mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.094mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 0g | 5% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 401mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
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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217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)