Longan vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between longan and welsh onion
- Longan has more vitamin C and copper; however, welsh onion is higher in iron and fiber.
- Longan covers your daily vitamin C needs 63% more than welsh onion.
- Welsh onion contains 2 times less copper than longan. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while welsh onion contains 0.07mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Longans, raw and Onions, welsh, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +838.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +940% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.5% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
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Other
~0.7g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg | 161% | |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 27mg | 63% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.22mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.4g | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 6.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 212mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1% | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.033mg | 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
25%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)