Pecan vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pecan and longan
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, and calcium; however, longan has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 193% higher.
- Longan has 91 times less zinc than pecan. Pecan has 4.53mg of zinc, while longan has 0.05mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index than pecan.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, pecans 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 | +6900% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +1846.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +610.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +8960% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1219% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8553.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +2029% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289% |
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 | +7536.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +600% |
Contains more FatsFats | +71870% |
Contains more OtherOther | +111.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2250.9% |
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Carbs
~15.14g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.052mg | 193% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 144% | |
Copper | 1.2mg | 0.169mg | 115% |
Fats | 71.97g | 0.1g | 111% |
Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 102% | |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 84mg | 92% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.031mg | 52% |
Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.05mg | 41% |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 21mg | 37% |
Fiber | 9.6g | 1.1g | 34% |
Calories | 691kcal | 60kcal | 32% |
Iron | 2.53mg | 0.13mg | 30% |
Saturated fat | 6.18g | 28% | |
Magnesium | 121mg | 10mg | 26% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
Protein | 9.17g | 1.31g | 16% |
Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
Selenium | 3.8µg | 7% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 1mg | 7% |
Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
Potassium | 410mg | 266mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Carbs | 13.86g | 15.14g | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.26g | 14.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.411mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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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
31%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?

Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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)