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Castanea crenata vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Castanea crenata and Lychee?

  • Castanea crenata is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Lychee is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Castanea crenata's daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.
  • Castanea crenata has 31 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. Castanea crenata has 0.344mg of Vitamin B1, while Lychee has 0.011mg.

We used Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Litchis, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +520%
Contains more Iron +367.7%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +279.7%
Contains more Manganese +2792.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +367.7%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +279.7%
Contains more Manganese +2792.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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 +3027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Folate +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 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 +3027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more Folate +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.1%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +33.1%
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +171.1%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.132
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.132

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 15.23g Castanea crenata
Protein 2.25g 0.83g Castanea crenata
Fats 0.53g 0.44g Castanea crenata
Carbs 34.91g 16.53g Castanea crenata
Calories 154kcal 66kcal Castanea crenata
Sugar 15.23g Castanea crenata
Fiber 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 31mg 5mg Castanea crenata
Iron 1.45mg 0.31mg Castanea crenata
Magnesium 49mg 10mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 72mg 31mg Castanea crenata
Potassium 329mg 171mg Castanea crenata
Sodium 14mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 1.1mg 0.07mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.562mg 0.148mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.591mg 0.055mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 26.3mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.011mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.065mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.603mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.1mg Castanea crenata
Folate 47µg 14µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.007mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg 0.041mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg 0.009mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.078g 0.099g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g 0.12g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 0.132g Castanea crenata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata 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
30%
Castanea crenata
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata 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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.