Longan vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between longan and napa cabbage
- Longan has more vitamin C, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium; however, napa cabbage is richer in iron and manganese.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 90% more.
- Longan contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than napa cabbage. Longan contains 0.14mg of vitamin B2, while napa cabbage contains 0.025mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290.4% |
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 | +2525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.3% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +578.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 3.2mg | 90% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.025mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.74mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.096mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.203mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 2.23g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 12kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 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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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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.
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.