Diet Ratings
Longan contains approximately 14-15g net carbs per 100g. High sugar tropical fruit incompatible with ketogenic carbohydrate restrictions.
Whole plant food, tropical fruit. Completely plant-based with no animal-derived ingredients or processing concerns.
Tropical fruit with no anti-nutrients or processing. Fits paleo framework as naturally available fruit.
Tropical fruit with vitamin C and antioxidants. Moderate natural sugars. Whole food, minimal processing. Nutritionally compatible though not Mediterranean-origin.
iTraditional Mediterranean diet emphasizes regional fruits; longan's non-local status may be viewed as less aligned with seasonality and sustainability by purists.
Tropical fruit with high sugar and carbohydrate content. Plant-derived food excluded from carnivore diet.
Longan is a whole, unprocessed tropical fruit with no excluded ingredients. It is naturally compliant with all Whole30 rules.
Longan appears low-FODMAP at restricted portions based on fruit composition, but direct Monash testing is limited. Fructose content requires portion awareness.
iMonash University has not comprehensively tested longan. Clinical practitioners suggest it may be low-FODMAP at small portions (approximately 80-100g), but recommend caution and individual tolerance testing.
Small tropical fruit low in sodium with vitamin C and copper. Natural sugars acceptable in whole fruit form with good fiber content.
Similar macronutrient profile to lychee with moderate-to-high natural sugar content. Zone-compatible but requires strict portioning. Dr. Sears emphasizes caution with tropical fruits high in simple sugars.
iSome Zone practitioners treat longan more favorably due to polyphenol content, though Dr. Sears' core guidance prioritizes glycemic load over antioxidants in fruit selection.
Good source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Low in fat, high in fiber. Polyphenol content supports anti-inflammatory profile. Minimal processing.
Longan is moderate in calories (60 cal per 100g) but high in natural sugars (15g per 100g) and provides minimal protein (1.3g per 100g). For GLP-1 patients with limited calorie budgets, the high sugar-to-nutrient ratio is suboptimal. Better fruit choices with lower sugar density and higher micronutrient concentration exist.
iSome GLP-1 specialists view longan as acceptable in small portions due to its lower calorie density compared to other fruits, while others prefer fruits with lower sugar content and higher micronutrient density.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.