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Longan vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between longan and white bread

  • Longan has more vitamin C and copper, while white bread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • White bread contains 2 times less copper than longan. Longan contains 0.169mg of copper, while white bread contains 0.101mg.
  • Longan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14300%
Contains more IronIron +2676.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +930.8%

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1619.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1493.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +127.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.4%
Contains more OtherOther +182.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg 93%
Iron 0.13mg 3.61mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.533mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 4.78mg 28%
Folate 111µg 28%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.536mg 21%
Sodium 0mg 490mg 21%
Protein 1.31g 8.85g 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 1mg 144mg 14%
Phosphorus 21mg 98mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Carbs 15.14g 49.42g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Calories 60kcal 266kcal 10%
Copper 0.169mg 0.101mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.243mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 7%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.74mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g 6%
Fats 0.1g 3.33g 5%
Potassium 266mg 126mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Magnesium 10mg 23mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1%
Net carbs 14.04g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.