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Longan vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Longan and Molasses?

  • Longan is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.

We used Longans, raw and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +20400%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2320%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +450.4%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +2842.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +20400%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2320%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +450.4%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +2842.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Carbs +393.6%
Contains more Other +371.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Carbs +393.6%
Contains more Other +371.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.31g 0g Longan
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 15.14g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 60kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 0g Longan
Calcium 1mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.13mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 10mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 21mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 266mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 0mg 37mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.169mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.052mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.002mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.018g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Longan Molasses
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Longan
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.