Watercress vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between watercress and longan
- Watercress has more calcium, manganese, and phosphorus, while longan has more vitamin C and copper.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 46% more than watercress.
- Watercress contains 120 times more calcium than longan. While watercress contains 120mg of calcium, longan contains only 1mg.
- Watercress has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of watercress is 32, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.5% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1073.6% |
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Fats
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 84mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 120mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.169mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 15.14g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.3g | 1.31g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 60kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
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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
74%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)