Longan vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between longan and winter melon
- Longan has more vitamin C, copper, and potassium; however, winter melon is higher in fiber and zinc.
- Longan covers your daily vitamin C needs 79% more than winter melon.
- Winter melon contains 44 times less potassium than longan. Longan contains 266mg of potassium, while winter melon contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Longans, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 | +4333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +634.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1120% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.5% |
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 | +546.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| 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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +227.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +404.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 13mg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.023mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.9g | 7% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
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)