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Mandarin orange vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Longan

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Longan is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 64% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Longan has 37 times less Calcium than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 37mg of Calcium, while Longan has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Longans, 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 Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +302.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +302.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21

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.
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Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 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 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Equal in Water - 82.75
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Equal in Water - 82.75

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Longan
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Longan Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 14.04g Longan
Protein 0.81g 1.31g Longan
Fats 0.31g 0.1g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 15.14g Longan
Calories 53kcal 60kcal Longan
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Longan
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 1mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.13mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 21mg Longan
Potassium 166mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 2mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.07mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.039mg 0.052mg Longan
Selenium 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.031mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.3mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.028mg 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.032mg 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.002mg 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.021mg 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.011mg 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.039g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mandarin orange Longan
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
17%
Mandarin orange
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.