Sugar vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sugar and longan?
- Longan is richer than sugar in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% more.
- The glycemic index of longan is lower.
We used Sugars, granulated and Longans, raw types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2314.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +636.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +560.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +413650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 84mg | 93% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 15.14g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.169mg | 18% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 60kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 266mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.31g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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11%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
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 - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Longan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)