Longan vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between longan and rambutan
- Longan has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium, while rambutan has more manganese and vitamin B3.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 88% more than rambutan.
- Longan contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than rambutan. While longan contains 0.14mg of vitamin B2, rambutan contains only 0.022mg.
- Longan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of rambutan is 59.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +559.6% |
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 | +1614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.8% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 4.9mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.343mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.352mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 20.87g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.