Longan vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Longan and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?
- Longan is higher than Pitanga (Surinam cherry) in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 64% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
- Longan contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Longan contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B2, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.04mg.
Longans, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +158.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
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 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
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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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
~equal in
Water
~90.81g
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 |
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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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| Calories | 60kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 1.31g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 26.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.04g | 7.49g |
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| Carbs | 15.14g | 7.49g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 103mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.169mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 21mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A | 75µg |
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| Manganese | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.054mg |
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| Lysine | 0.046mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.