Longan vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between longan and tamarind
- Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, tamarind has more iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for longan is 89% higher.
- Tamarind has 2 times less copper than longan. Longan has 0.169mg of copper, while tamarind has 0.086mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.
Food types used in this article are Longans, raw and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 | +96.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +820% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2053.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.1% |
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 | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +546% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +312.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.7% |
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 C | 84mg | 3.5mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.428mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.8mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 92mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5.1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 628mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.938mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.086mg | 9% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.31g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)