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Longan vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between longan and tuna Bluefin

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than longan.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +907.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1440%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1452.4%

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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +796.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2183.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6180%
Contains more OtherOther +574.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin A 757µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 10.54mg 64%
Protein 1.31g 29.91g 57%
Phosphorus 21mg 326mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.278mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Iron 0.13mg 1.31mg 15%
Magnesium 10mg 64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.306mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 12%
Fats 0.1g 6.28g 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.11mg 7%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.77mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.612g 7%
Calories 60kcal 184kcal 6%
Carbs 15.14g 0g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Sodium 0mg 50mg 2%
Potassium 266mg 323mg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 10mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Longan Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.