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Hazelnut vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hazelnut and Longan

  • Hazelnut has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Longan is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 266% more.
  • Hazelnut contains 49 times more Zinc than Longan. Hazelnut contains 2.45mg of Zinc, while Longan contains 0.05mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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 +11300%
Contains more Iron +3515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1530%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +920.7%
Contains more Manganese +11775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +3515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1530%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +920.7%
Contains more Manganese +11775%

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 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
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 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1041.2%
Contains more Fats +60650%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +227.1%
Contains more Water +1458.4%
Equal in Carbs - 15.14
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 Protein +1041.2%
Contains more Fats +60650%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +227.1%
Contains more Water +1458.4%
Equal in Carbs - 15.14

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Longan Opinion
Net carbs 7g 14.04g Longan
Protein 14.95g 1.31g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 0.1g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 15.14g Hazelnut
Calories 628kcal 60kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Longan
Fiber 9.7g 1.1g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 1mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 0.13mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 10mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 21mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 266mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 0.05mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.169mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.052mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.031mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.034mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.026mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg 0.054mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.046mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg 0.013mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.03mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.058mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.012mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
71%
Hazelnut
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.