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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+60.2%
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Sodium
-100%
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Copper
+302.4%
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Calcium
+3600%
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Iron
+15.4%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+40%
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Potassium
+60.2%
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Sodium
-100%
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Copper
+302.4%
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Calcium
+3600%
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Iron
+15.4%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+40%
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Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+214.6%
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Vitamin B2
+288.9%
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Vitamin B1
+87.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25.3%
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Vitamin C
+214.6%
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Vitamin B2
+288.9%
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Vitamin B1
+87.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.04g | 11.54g |
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Protein | 1.31g | 0.81g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.31g |
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Carbs | 15.14g | 13.34g |
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Calories | 60kcal | 53kcal |
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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | g | 2.4g |
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Sugar | g | 10.58g |
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Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g |
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Calcium | 1mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 0.13mg | 0.15mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 21mg | 20mg |
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Potassium | 266mg | 166mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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Copper | 0.169mg | 0.042mg |
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Vitamin A | IU | 681IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 84mg | 26.7mg |
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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 | mg | 0.216mg |
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Vitamin B6 | mg | 0.078mg |
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Folate | µg | 16µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 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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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | g | 0.039g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | g | 0.06g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | g | 0.065g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
27

17

Mineral Summary Score
13

8

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
8%

5%

Carbohydrates
15%

13%

Fats
0%

1%

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.