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Maraschino cherry vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maraschino cherry and Lychee

  • Maraschino cherry has more Fiber, however, Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
  • Maraschino cherry has 11 times more Calcium than Lychee. Maraschino cherry has 54mg of Calcium, while Lychee has 5mg.
  • Lychee is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained 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 +980%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +714.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +980%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +714.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.148

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 K +275%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
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 K +275%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +153.9%
Contains more Protein +277.3%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 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 Carbs +153.9%
Contains more Protein +277.3%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 15.23g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.83g Lychee
Fats 0.21g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 41.97g 16.53g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 66kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 15.23g Lychee
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 5mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.31mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 3mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 21mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 4mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.012mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 45IU 0IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Lychee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 0µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.4µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.099g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maraschino cherry 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
1%
Maraschino cherry
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.