Orange vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between oranges and longan
- Oranges have more fiber; however, longan is richer in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 34% more.
- Oranges contain 40 times more calcium than longan. Oranges contain 40mg of calcium, while longan contains 1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 | +3900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +275.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108% |
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 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.1% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 84mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.169mg | 14% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 266mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.94g | 1.31g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 15.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
21%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.