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Longan vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are longan and lasagne different?

  • Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, lasagne is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for longan is 91% higher.
  • Longan contains 2 times more copper than lasagne. While longan contains 0.169mg of copper, lasagne contains only 0.09mg.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than longan (45).

Longans, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared 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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8700%
Contains more IronIron +446.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +447.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.2%

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%
Lasagne
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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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.3%
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% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4820%
Contains more OtherOther +124.3%
~equal in Carbs ~15.36g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Lasagne
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 Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 2.5mg 91%
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Sodium 0mg 373mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 21mg 115mg 13%
Protein 1.31g 7.28g 12%
Saturated fat 2.348g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 9%
Copper 0.169mg 0.09mg 9%
Calcium 1mg 88mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.528mg 8%
Iron 0.13mg 0.71mg 7%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.87mg 7%
Fats 0.1g 4.92g 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.193mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.074mg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 4%
Calories 60kcal 135kcal 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.07mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 266mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Carbs 15.14g 15.36g 0%
Net carbs 14.04g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Longan Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne 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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.