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Longan vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between longan and tarragon

  • Longan has more vitamin C, while tarragon has more iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 402% more than longan.
  • Longan contains 2 times more vitamin C than tarragon. While longan contains 84mg of vitamin C, tarragon contains only 50mg.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1035.3%
Contains more IronIron +24746.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +300.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1390.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15221.2%

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
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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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +709.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +856.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2883.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +969.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1638.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1618.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.13mg 32.3mg 402%
Manganese 0.052mg 7.967mg 344%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 185%
Calcium 1mg 1139mg 114%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.339mg 92%
Potassium 266mg 3020mg 81%
Magnesium 10mg 347mg 80%
Folate 274µg 69%
Copper 0.169mg 0.677mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 8.95mg 54%
Protein 1.31g 22.77g 43%
Phosphorus 21mg 313mg 42%
Vitamin C 84mg 50mg 38%
Zinc 0.05mg 3.9mg 35%
Fiber 1.1g 7.4g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 210µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.251mg 18%
Carbs 15.14g 50.22g 12%
Calories 60kcal 295kcal 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.24g 11%
Saturated fat 1.881g 9%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Sodium 0mg 62mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 42.82g 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 Tarragon
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
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.