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Herbal tea vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Herbal tea and Lychee

  • Herbal tea has more Manganese, however, Lychee is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Lychee covers your daily need of Vitamin C 79% more than Herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea has 9 times more Manganese than Lychee. While Herbal tea has 0.477mg of Manganese, Lychee has only 0.055mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 +60%
Contains more Manganese +767.3%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +755%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +767.3%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +755%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 0.44
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 +21.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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.
Herbal tea Lychee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 0g 0.83g Lychee
Fats 0g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 0g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 0kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 0g 15.23g Herbal tea
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 8mg 5mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.08mg 0.31mg Lychee
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 1mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 20mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 4mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Lychee
Copper 0mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.477mg 0.055mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Lychee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 1µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.099g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.