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Longan vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Longan and Yolk?

  • Longan is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Yolk is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.

We used Longans, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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
4
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6
Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +12800%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +4500%
Equal in Manganese - 0.055
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +12800%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +4500%
Equal in Manganese - 0.055

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
2
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10
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Longan
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3
Yolk
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Water +58.2%
Contains more Protein +1110.7%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Other +142.9%
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +321.7%
Contains more Water +58.2%
Contains more Protein +1110.7%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Other +142.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 3.59g Longan
Protein 1.31g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0.1g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 15.14g 3.59g Longan
Calories 60kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 0g Longan
Calcium 1mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.13mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 10mg 5mg Longan
Phosphorus 21mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 266mg 109mg Longan
Sodium 0mg 48mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.169mg 0.077mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 84mg 0mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.024mg Longan
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.034mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.054mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.046mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.013mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.058mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.012mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Longan
Saturated Fat 9.551g Longan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Longan Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Longan
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.551g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.