Longan vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between longan and ground beef?
- Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Longans, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +113.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +477.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3200% |
Contains more IronIron | +1646.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11580% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +690.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1242% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +41.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1722.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +15270% |
Contains more OtherOther | +241.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
Vitamin C | 84mg | 0mg | 93% |
Zinc | 0.05mg | 5.84mg | 53% |
Protein | 1.31g | 23.87g | 45% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 28% | |
Iron | 0.13mg | 2.27mg | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 4.026mg | 23% |
Fats | 0.1g | 15.37g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 166mg | 21% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 18% | |
Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
Copper | 0.169mg | 0.079mg | 10% |
Calories | 60kcal | 241kcal | 9% |
Carbs | 15.14g | 0g | 5% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
Sodium | 0mg | 73mg | 3% |
Calcium | 1mg | 33mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3% | |
Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 266mg | 241mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.04g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.054mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.046mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.058mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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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46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?

Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins