Pistachio vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and longan
- Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, while longan has more vitamin C.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 126% more than longan.
- Pistachios contain 44 times more zinc than longan. While pistachios contain 2.2mg of zinc, longan contains only 0.05mg.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2915.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +669.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2706.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1438.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +325.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1793.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 131% | |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.169mg | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 96% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 84mg | 87% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 0.1g | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.031mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 21mg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 58% | |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.052mg | 50% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 0.13mg | 47% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 1.31g | 38% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.1g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 10mg | 26% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 60kcal | 25% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 266mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 105mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 15.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
63%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)