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Lychee vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lychee and Asian pear

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Asian pear has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 75% higher.
  • Asian pear has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Lychee. Lychee has 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, while Asian pear has 0.022mg.
  • Asian pear is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Pears, asian, 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.
Lychee
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 1.5% 15% 12% 49% 1.9% 13% 0.13% 7.2% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.3%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +196%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.06mg

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 238% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.8% 15% 11% 0% 23% 0% 1% 11% 3.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1781.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more FatsFats +91.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.2%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
~equal in Water ~88.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
2
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lychee Asian pear
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lychee Asian pear Opinion
Calories 66kcal 42kcal Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.5g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.23g Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 3.8mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 7.05g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 10.65g Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Lychee
Calcium 5mg 4mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 121mg Lychee
Iron 0.31mg 0mg Lychee
Sugar 15.23g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.148mg 0.05mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.02mg Lychee
Phosphorus 31mg 11mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.055mg 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.009mg Lychee
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.01mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.219mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.022mg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 14µg 8µg Lychee
Choline 7.1mg 5.1mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.049g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.055g Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.005mg Lychee
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.041mg 0.017mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.006mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Asian pear
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Lychee
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.