Longan vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between longan and pecan
- Longan has more vitamin C; however, pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 193% higher.
- Pecan has 76 times less vitamin C than longan. Longan has 84mg of vitamin C, while pecan has 1.1mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index than pecan.
Food types used in this article are Longans, raw and Nuts, pecans.
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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 | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1846.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +610.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8960% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1219% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8553.8% |
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 | +7536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2029% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2250.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71870% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.4% |
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Carbs
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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 Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.052mg | 4.5mg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 144% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 1.2mg | 115% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 71.97g | 111% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 102% | |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 1.1mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.66mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 4.53mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 277mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 9.6g | 34% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 691kcal | 32% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.53mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 28% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 9.17g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.167mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 410mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 13.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)