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Longan vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Longan and Icing

  • Longan has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
6
:
4
Icing
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +682.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +682.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +40%

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
3
:
8
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
2
:
3
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +449.1%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +348.4%
Contains more Other +15.7%
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +449.1%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +348.4%
Contains more Other +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Icing Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.31g 0g Longan
Fats 0.1g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 15.14g 67.89g Icing
Calories 60kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 0g Longan
Calcium 1mg 3mg Icing
Iron 0.13mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Longan
Phosphorus 21mg 18mg Longan
Potassium 266mg 34mg Longan
Sodium 0mg 184mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Icing
Copper 0.169mg 0mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0mg Longan
Selenium 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.01mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.22mg Longan
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Folate 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 2.974g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Longan Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Longan
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.