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Longan vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are longan and turkey meat different?

  • Longan is richer in vitamin C and copper, while turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 93% more than turkey meat.
  • Longan contains 2 times more copper than turkey meat. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while turkey meat contains 0.093mg.
  • Longan has a higher glycemic index (45) than turkey meat (0).

Longans, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +738.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4860%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +961.9%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3091%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2079.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7290%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 9.573mg 58%
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Protein 1.31g 28.55g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 21mg 223mg 29%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.48mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 14%
Iron 0.13mg 1.09mg 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.39g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.281mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.093mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 7%
Calories 60kcal 189kcal 6%
Magnesium 10mg 30mg 5%
Carbs 15.14g 0.06g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Sodium 0mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.014mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Potassium 266mg 239mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.054mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.046mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.058mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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 - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.