Spaghetti vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti and longan
- Spaghetti has more manganese and phosphorus, while longan has more vitamin C, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 93% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 10 times more zinc than longan. While spaghetti contains 0.51mg of zinc, longan contains only 0.05mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +920% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +519.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +504.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +342.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +830% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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 C | 0mg | 84mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.052mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.169mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 266mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 60kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 15.14g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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 - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)