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Lychee vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lychee and Apple?

  • Lychee is richer than Apple in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
  • Lychee has 5 times more Copper than Apple. While Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, Apple has only 0.027mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Apple is lower.

We used Litchis, raw and Apples, raw, with skin types in this article.

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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.
Lychee
8
:
1
Apple
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +448.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +448.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Lychee
5
:
5
Apple
Contains more Vitamin C +1454.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1454.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
4
:
1
Apple
Contains more Protein +219.2%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 85.56
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +219.2%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
2
:
1
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Apple Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 11.41g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.26g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.17g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 13.81g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 52kcal Lychee
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 15.23g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 5mg 6mg Apple
Iron 0.31mg 0.12mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 5mg Lychee
Phosphorus 31mg 11mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 107mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Lychee
Copper 0.148mg 0.027mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.035mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 71.5mg 4.6mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.026mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.091mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 3µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.001mg Lychee
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.041mg 0.012mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.001mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.007g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.051g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Apple
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
25%
Lychee
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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

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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.