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Common plum vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Common plum and Lychee

  • Common plum has less Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Lychee.
  • Lychee covers your daily need of Vitamin C 69% more than Common plum.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plums, 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 +20%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 171
Equal in Manganese - 0.055
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 171
Equal in Manganese - 0.055

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 E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
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 E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Water - 81.76
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 +18.6%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Water - 81.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Common plum Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 0.7g 0.83g Lychee
Fats 0.28g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 11.42g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 46kcal 66kcal Lychee
Fructose 3.07g Common plum
Sugar 9.92g 15.23g Common plum
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Common plum
Calcium 6mg 5mg Common plum
Iron 0.17mg 0.31mg Lychee
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 16mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 157mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 0mg 1mg Common plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Common plum
Copper 0.057mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.052mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 345IU 0IU Common plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Common plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg Common plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.011mg Common plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Common plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 5µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 6.4µg 0.4µg Common plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.007mg Common plum
Threonine 0.01mg Common plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Common plum
Leucine 0.015mg Common plum
Lysine 0.016mg 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.008mg 0.009mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Common plum
Valine 0.016mg Common plum
Histidine 0.009mg Common plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.099g Common plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.12g Common plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Common plum 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
9%
Common plum
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Common plum
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Common plum
Common plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Common plum
Common plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Common plum
Common plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Common plum
Common plum is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Common plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.