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Pomelo vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pomelo and Lychee different?

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Copper than Pomelo.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 12% higher.

Pummelo, raw and Litchis, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Pomelo
2
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7
Lychee
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Copper +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Copper +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Pomelo
2
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8
Lychee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 204% 9% 7% 5% 0% 9% 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 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
2
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3
Lychee
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.83
Equal in Water - 81.76
Equal in Other - 0.44
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 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 Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.83
Equal in Water - 81.76
Equal in Other - 0.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 0.76g 0.83g Lychee
Fats 0.04g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 9.62g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 38kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 4mg 5mg Lychee
Iron 0.11mg 0.31mg Lychee
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 17mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 216mg 171mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.08mg 0.07mg Pomelo
Copper 0.048mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.017mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Pomelo
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 61mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 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 Pomelo
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
Pomelo 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
19%
Pomelo
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/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.