Longans

Longans, raw

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories60
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 0,1 g0%
  • Saturated Fat
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg0%
  • Sodium 0 mg0%
  • Total Carbohydrate 15,14 g6%
  • Dietary Fiber 1,1 g4%
  • Total Sugars
  • Protein 1,31 g3%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium 1 mg0%
  • Iron 0,13 mg1%
  • Potassium 266 mg6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
100g of Longans, raw contains 60 kcal calories, 1,31g protein, and 84mg vitamin c per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

67kcal
  • Protein8%(5 kcal)
  • Carbs91%(61 kcal)
  • Fat1%(1 kcal)

Nutrient density

30/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 3 of 20 nutrients

Moderate nutrient density

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Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

60 kcal3%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

1,31 g3%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

15,14 g6%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

0,1 g0%
Fiber

Indigestible plant carbohydrate that supports digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety.

Also known as: Dietary Fiber

1,1 g4%
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Sodium

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve signaling. Most dietary sodium comes from salt; excess intake raises blood pressure.

Also known as: Salt (as Na)

0 mg0%
Potassium

Electrolyte that supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure.

266 mg6%
Calcium

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

1 mg0%
Magnesium

Mineral involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and muscle function.

10 mg2%
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

21 mg2%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

0,13 mg1%
Zinc

Trace mineral essential for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis.

0,05 mg0%
Copper

Trace mineral involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense.

0,17 mg19%
Manganese

Trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in bone formation and antioxidant defense.

0,05 mg2%
Fat detail
Fat detail
NutrientAmount% DV
Trans fat

Fat produced mainly by industrial hydrogenation. Associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

Also known as: Trans Fatty Acids

0 g
Cholesterol

Waxy sterol found in animal foods. The body also makes its own; dietary cholesterol has a limited effect on blood levels for most people.

0 mg0%
Vitamins
Vitamins
NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin C

Water-soluble antioxidant vitamin required for collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption.

Also known as: Ascorbic Acid

84 mg93%
Thiamin (B1)

B-vitamin required for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous-system function.

Also known as: Vitamin B1, Thiamine

0,03 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2)

B-vitamin involved in energy production and cellular function via the coenzymes FAD and FMN.

Also known as: Vitamin B2

0,14 mg11%
Niacin (B3)

B-vitamin that contributes to DNA repair and energy metabolism through its coenzymes NAD and NADP.

Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid

0,3 mg2%
Vitamin B12

B-vitamin required for red blood cell formation and nervous-system health. Found almost exclusively in animal foods.

Also known as: Cobalamin

0 µg0%
Amino acids
Amino acids
NutrientAmount% DV
Lysine0,05 g
Leucine0,05 g
Isoleucine0,03 g
Valine0,06 g
Threonine0,03 g
Methionine0,01 g
Phenylalanine0,03 g
Histidine0,01 g
Arginine0,04 g
Other
Other
NutrientAmount% DV
Water

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.

82,75 g

Household serving sizes

g
fruit without refuse
3 g

Frequently asked questions about Longans

How many calories in Longans?

Longans contains 60 kcal per 100 grams, sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

How much sodium is in Longans?

Longans contains 0 mg sodium and 0 mg cholesterol per 100 grams, per USDA FoodData Central.

What are the macros in Longans?

Per 100 grams, Longans contains 1.31 g protein, 15.14 g carbohydrates, and 0.1 g total fat.

Is Longans good for keto or low-carb?

Longans has 15.1 g carbs per 100 g — typically not a keto or low-carb staple.

Where does Longans nutrition data come from?

Nutrition data for Longans is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169089). Browse the underlying record at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients.

Diet compatibility

  • Low calorieFewer than 100 kcal per 100 g, so it adds volume and nutrients to a plate without crowding out the calorie budget.
  • Low sodiumUnder 140 mg of sodium per 100 g, the FDA threshold for "low sodium" labeling on packaged foods.
  • Low fatUnder 3 g of total fat per 100 g, the FDA threshold for "low fat" on packaged foods.
  • High vitamin CDelivers at least 20% of the Daily Value for vitamin C per 100 g — an antioxidant that also aids iron absorption.
  • Zero cholesterolContains no measurable cholesterol per 100 g; fits heart-health eating patterns that cap dietary cholesterol.
  • VeganContains no animal-derived ingredients per USDA categorization and is compatible with a fully plant-based diet.
  • VegetarianFits a lacto-ovo vegetarian pattern: plant foods plus dairy and eggs. Excludes meat, poultry, and seafood.
  • Paleo-friendlyFalls within whole-food paleo guidelines: no grains, legumes, dairy, or refined additives in the USDA category.
  • Gluten-freeFree of gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, malt) by USDA categorization. Verify packaging for heavily processed items.

Foods that pair well with Longans

Complementary ingredients from related USDA categories — useful starting points when planning a meal around Longans.

3 meal ideas using Longans

Starter templates matched to Longans's nutrient profile. Open the meal-plan generator to turn any of these into a full recipe with shopping list.

  • Breakfast

    Plant-based breakfast with longans

    A warm bowl of oats with longans, a spoon of almond butter, and seasonal fruit — entirely plant-based and ready in under ten minutes.

  • Lunch

    Plant-based lunch with longans

    A warm grain bowl with longans, chickpeas, seasonal greens, and lemon-tahini dressing — filling, colourful, and entirely plant-based.

  • Dinner

    Low-sodium dinner with longans

    Roast longans with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs — no added salt — and pair with a simple grain for a dinner under 600 mg of sodium.

Where does this data come from?

Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169089), accessed 2019-04-01.

Published: 2019-04-01

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