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Longan vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between longan and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2 than longan.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for longan is 93% higher.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index than merlot.

Food types used in this article are Longans, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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
3
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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1436.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more IronIron +253.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg

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%
Merlot
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
3
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1771.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1447.1%
~equal in Water ~86.59g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Copper 0.169mg 0.011mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.031mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 4%
Carbs 15.14g 2.51g 4%
Potassium 266mg 127mg 4%
Iron 0.13mg 0.46mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.005mg 2%
Protein 1.31g 0.07g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Calories 60kcal 83kcal 1%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 8mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0g 0%
Net carbs 14.04g 2.51g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Phosphorus 21mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.224mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Longan Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.