Melon vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Melon and Longan
- Melon has less Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 69% more than Melon.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, 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 CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +285.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +351.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Water
~82.75g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 60kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 1.31g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 84mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 14.04g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 15.14g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.169mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.052mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g |
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| Threonine | 0.034mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.054mg |
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| Lysine | 0.046mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
11%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.