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Breadfruit vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Breadfruit and Lychee

  • Breadfruit has more Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Lychee is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Lychee covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Breadfruit.
  • Breadfruit has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. While Breadfruit has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Lychee has only 0.011mg.
  • Breadfruit has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Breadfruit, raw and Litchis, 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 +240%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 31
Equal in Manganese - 0.055
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 31
Equal in Manganese - 0.055
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +111.4%
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Water +15.7%
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +111.4%
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
32% 23% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.066 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Breadfruit Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 22.22g 15.23g Breadfruit
Protein 1.07g 0.83g Breadfruit
Fats 0.23g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 27.12g 16.53g Breadfruit
Calories 103kcal 66kcal Breadfruit
Sugar 11g 15.23g Breadfruit
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Breadfruit
Calcium 17mg 5mg Breadfruit
Iron 0.54mg 0.31mg Breadfruit
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Breadfruit
Phosphorus 30mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 490mg 171mg Breadfruit
Sodium 2mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Breadfruit
Copper 0.084mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.06mg 0.055mg Breadfruit
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg Breadfruit
Vitamin C 29mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.011mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.603mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B5 0.457mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.4µg Breadfruit
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Threonine 0.052mg Breadfruit
Isoleucine 0.064mg Breadfruit
Leucine 0.065mg Breadfruit
Lysine 0.037mg 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.01mg 0.009mg Breadfruit
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Breadfruit
Valine 0.047mg Breadfruit
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.099g Breadfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit Lychee
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
18%
Breadfruit
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/nutrients
  2. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.