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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Lychee

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Lychee is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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 +80%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.83
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 81.76
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 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 Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.83
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 81.76

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 0.8g 0.83g Lychee
Fats 0.4g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 7.49g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 33kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 9mg 5mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0.2mg 0.31mg Lychee
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 103mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 3mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg Lychee
Copper 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 1500IU 0IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 0µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 26.3mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.011mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.603mg Lychee
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 Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam 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
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/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.