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Longan vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are longan and rib eye steak different?

  • Longan is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for longan is 93% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than longan (45).

Longans, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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.
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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +1623.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1536%
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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +6900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1708.4%
Contains more FatsFats +21710%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 54%
Zinc 0.05mg 5.91mg 53%
Protein 1.31g 23.69g 45%
Saturated fat 9.684g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 37%
Fats 0.1g 21.81g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 4.908mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 26%
Iron 0.13mg 2.24mg 26%
Phosphorus 21mg 152mg 19%
Calories 60kcal 291kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.287mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Copper 0.169mg 0.08mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 7%
Carbs 15.14g 0g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.071mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 22mg 3%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0g N/A
Potassium 266mg 260mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.