Longan vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between longan and skipjack tuna
- Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 115% more.
- Longan contains 84 times more vitamin C than skipjack tuna. Longan contains 84mg of vitamin C, while skipjack tuna contains 1mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CopperCopper | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +340% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1130.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1257.1% |
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 | +8300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6152% |
| 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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2053.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1190% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1074.3% |
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 B3 | 0.3mg | 18.756mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 1mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.19µg | 91% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 28.21g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 285mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 522mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 132kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.29g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)