Longan vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between longan and pound cake
- Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% more.
- Longan contains 4 times more copper than pound cake. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while pound cake contains 0.042mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +302.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1038.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +760% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +566.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.5% |
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 | +458.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +219.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +281.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 0mg | 93% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.042mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 53.64g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.615mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 5g | 7% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 266mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)