Longan vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between longan and lettuce
- Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, lettuce is higher in iron and manganese.
- Longan covers your daily vitamin C needs 83% more than lettuce.
- Lettuce contains 6 times less copper than longan. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while lettuce contains 0.029mg.
- The glycemic index of longan is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Longans, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +482.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +561.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +380.8% |
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 | +813% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +427.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
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Protein
~1.36g
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Other
~0.64g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 9.2mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 41% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.029mg | 16% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 2.87g | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 15kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)