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Longan vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between longan and provolone?

  • Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% more.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is lower.

We used Longans, raw and Cheese, provolone types 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.
Longan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 23% 4.9% 56% 1.4% 9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75500%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +6360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2261.9%

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.
Longan
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 280% 0% 0% 0% 7.8% 32% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.5%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1852.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26520%
Contains more OtherOther +572.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Provolone
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Provolone DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.078g 78%
Calcium 1mg 756mg 76%
Phosphorus 21mg 496mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 1.31g 25.58g 49%
Fats 0.1g 26.62g 41%
Sodium 0mg 876mg 38%
Zinc 0.05mg 3.23mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Copper 0.169mg 0.026mg 16%
Calories 60kcal 351kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Iron 0.13mg 0.52mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Potassium 266mg 138mg 4%
Carbs 15.14g 2.14g 4%
Magnesium 10mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.156mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Longan
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.