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Longan vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between longan and kit Kat

  • Longan has more vitamin C, while kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12400%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +542.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%

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%
Kit Kat
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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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4976.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.9%
Contains more FatsFats +25890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Fats 0.1g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calories 60kcal 518kcal 23%
Carbs 15.14g 64.59g 16%
Phosphorus 21mg 135mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Calcium 1mg 125mg 12%
Iron 0.13mg 1mg 11%
Protein 1.31g 6.51g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.117mg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Copper 0.169mg 0.22mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Potassium 266mg 231mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1g 0%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.