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Maple syrup vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Longan

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Longan is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 124% more than Longan.
  • Longan contains 102 times less Calcium than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 102mg of Calcium, while Longan contains 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 +10100%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Zinc +2840%
Contains more Manganese +5492.3%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +838.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +10100%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Zinc +2840%
Contains more Manganese +5492.3%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +838.9%

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 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.4%
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% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 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 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +342.8%
Contains more Protein +3175%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +155.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Carbs +342.8%
Contains more Protein +3175%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +155.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Longan Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 14.04g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.31g Longan
Fats 0.06g 0.1g Longan
Carbs 67.04g 15.14g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 60kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Longan
Fiber 0g 1.1g Longan
Calcium 102mg 1mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.13mg Longan
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 21mg Longan
Potassium 212mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 12mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 1.47mg 0.05mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 2.908mg 0.052mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin C 0mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.031mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.14mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.3mg Longan
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Maple syrup
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
Saturated Fat 0.007g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.