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Lychee vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lychee and Acerola

  • Lychee has more Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Acerola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Acerola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 1785% more than Lychee.
  • Acerola contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Lychee. Lychee contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, while Acerola contains 0.009mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Litchis, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
Lychee
6
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Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
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.
Lychee
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
4
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Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Water +11.8%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 6.59g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.4g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.3g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 7.69g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 32kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Acerola
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Lychee
Calcium 5mg 12mg Acerola
Iron 0.31mg 0.2mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 31mg 11mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 146mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 7mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.148mg 0.086mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.06mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.4mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.068g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.082g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.09g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lychee Acerola
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
25%
Lychee
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.