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Longan vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between longan and swordfish

  • Longan has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2, while swordfish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 93% more than swordfish.
  • Longan contains 4 times more copper than swordfish. While longan contains 0.169mg of copper, swordfish contains only 0.046mg.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Fish, swordfish, 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.
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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1347.6%

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.
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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2984.7%
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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1690.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7830%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 125%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 9.254mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 47%
Protein 1.31g 23.45g 44%
Phosphorus 21mg 304mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Copper 0.169mg 0.046mg 14%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Fats 0.1g 7.93g 12%
Saturated fat 1.911g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Potassium 266mg 499mg 7%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.78mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.063mg 6%
Calories 60kcal 172kcal 6%
Magnesium 10mg 35mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.089mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Carbs 15.14g 0g 5%
Sodium 0mg 97mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Iron 0.13mg 0.45mg 4%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.013mg 2%
Folate 2µg 1%
Calcium 1mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.