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Longan vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between longan and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and copper in cayenne pepper is higher than in longan.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for fiber, 104% more than longan.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +657.1%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4860%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1295.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3746.2%

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
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 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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2800.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~76.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +928%
Contains more ProteinProtein +816.8%
Contains more FatsFats +17170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274%
Contains more OtherOther +762.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 188%
Fiber 1.1g 27.2g 104%
Iron 0.13mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 0.052mg 2mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.919mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 8.701mg 53%
Potassium 266mg 2014mg 51%
Phosphorus 21mg 293mg 39%
Magnesium 10mg 152mg 34%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 0.1g 17.27g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.328mg 25%
Copper 0.169mg 0.373mg 23%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.48mg 22%
Protein 1.31g 12.01g 21%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Calcium 1mg 148mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Carbs 15.14g 56.63g 14%
Calories 60kcal 318kcal 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Vitamin C 84mg 76.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Sodium 0mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Longan Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.