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Brussels sprout vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Lychee

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Lychee has more Copper.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% more.
  • Brussels sprout has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. Brussels sprout has 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Lychee has 0.011mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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 +740%
Contains more Iron +351.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.5%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +512.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +111.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +351.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.5%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +512.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +111.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +44150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307.2%
Contains more Other +211.4%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.7%
Equal in Water - 81.76
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +307.2%
Contains more Other +211.4%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.7%
Equal in Water - 81.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115809.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115809.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 3.38g 0.83g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 8.95g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 43kcal 66kcal Lychee
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 15.23g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 5mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.31mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 31mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 171mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.42mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.337mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 71.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.065mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.603mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.1mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 14µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0.4µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.007mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.041mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.009mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.099g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.132g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.