Lychee vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lychee and acerola
- Lychee has more vitamin B6 and copper; however, acerola is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Acerola covers your daily vitamin C needs 1785% more than lychee.
- Acerola contains 11 times less vitamin B6 than lychee. Lychee contains 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while acerola contains 0.009mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Litchis, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2246.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 1677.6mg | 1785% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.009mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.086mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 7.69g | 3% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.83g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 6.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.23g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.