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Longan vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between longan and short ribs

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than longan.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +1676.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +9660%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +671.4%

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +717.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +131.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1546.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41880%
~equal in Other ~0.73g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Short ribs
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 Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.1g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.05mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 1.31g 21.57g 41%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.13mg 2.31mg 27%
Calories 60kcal 471kcal 21%
Phosphorus 21mg 162mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 2.452mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.099mg 8%
Carbs 15.14g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 0mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.15mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Potassium 266mg 224mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.