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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Longan

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Longan is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 81% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Longan has 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Longan has 0.3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%

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 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Equal in Water - 82.75
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 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 +45%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Equal in Water - 82.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Longan Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 14.04g Longan
Protein 1.9g 1.31g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 15.14g Longan
Calories 53kcal 60kcal Longan
Fiber 1.1g Longan
Calcium 9mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1mg 0.13mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 10mg Longan
Phosphorus 40mg 21mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 266mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg Longan
Copper 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg Longan
Vitamin A 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.031mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Longan
Longan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.