Longan vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between longan and pasta?
- Longan is richer in vitamin C, copper, and potassium, yet pasta is richer in vitamin B1, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
- Longan has 11 times more potassium than pasta. Longan has 266mg of potassium, while pasta has 24mg.
We used Longans, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +1008.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +776.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1020% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +330.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +574.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +950% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 0mg | 93% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.224mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 24.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.103mg | 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
25%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)