Guava vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between guava and lychee
- Lychee has less vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, copper, folate, and potassium than guava.
- Guava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 174% more than lychee.
- Guava has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of lychee is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +219.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.4% |
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Water
~81.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 71.5mg | 174% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 171mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.603mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 0.83g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.132g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 16.53g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.099g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 66kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
72%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)