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Lychee vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lychee and Sea cucumber

  • Lychee contains less Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Sea cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Sea cucumber is 67% higher.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native).

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
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 9% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +93.5%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.7%
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 19% 0% 0% 0% 13% 217% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1466.3%
Contains more Other +1240.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 80.7
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1466.3%
Contains more Other +1240.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 80.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Sea cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 0g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 13g Sea cucumber
Fats 0.44g 0.4g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 0g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 56kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Sea cucumber
Fiber 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 5mg 30mg Sea cucumber
Iron 0.31mg 0.6mg Sea cucumber
Magnesium 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 31mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg Sea cucumber
Zinc 0.07mg Lychee
Copper 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 310IU Sea cucumber
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.94mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 3.2mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g Sea cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lychee Sea cucumber
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
26%
Sea cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
3%
Sea cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sea cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167618/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.