Longan vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Longan and Mandarin orange
- The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Longan is higher than in Mandarin orange.
- Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 64% more than Mandarin orange.
- Mandarin orange has 4 times less Copper than Longan. Longan has 0.169mg of Copper, while Mandarin orange has 0.042mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 | +60.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +302.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +214.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
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Water
~85.17g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 60kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 1.31g | 0.81g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.04g | 11.54g |
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| Carbs | 15.14g | 13.34g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 166mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.15mg |
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| Sugar | 10.58g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 681IU |
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| Vitamin A | 34µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.016mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.028mg |
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| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.032mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.018mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 2.4g |
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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
25%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.