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Tomatillo vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomatillo and Longan?

  • Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Longan is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6650% higher.
  • Tomatillo has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Longan. Tomatillo has 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Longan has 0.3mg.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Longans, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +600%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +294130.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Equal in Potassium - 266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Manganese +294130.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Equal in Potassium - 266

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 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
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 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +920%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Carbs +159.2%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Water - 82.75
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 Fats +920%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Carbs +159.2%
Contains more Other +27.3%
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.
Tomatillo Longan
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Longan Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 14.04g Longan
Protein 0.96g 1.31g Longan
Fats 1.02g 0.1g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 15.14g Longan
Calories 32kcal 60kcal Longan
Sugar 3.93g Longan
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 1mg Tomatillo
Iron 0.62mg 0.13mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 21mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 266mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.22mg 0.05mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 153mg 0.052mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.031mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.3mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
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 0.139g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.