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Lychee vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lychee and Blueberry

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Blueberry has more Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 69% higher.
  • Blueberry has 3 times less Copper than Lychee. Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, while Blueberry has 0.057mg.
  • Blueberry is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Blueberries, 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
5
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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.28mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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
6
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 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4725%
~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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%
~equal in Water ~84.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Blueberry Opinion
Calories 66kcal 57kcal Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.74g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.33g Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 9.7mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 12.09g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 14.49g Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Lychee
Calcium 5mg 6mg Blueberry
Potassium 171mg 77mg Lychee
Iron 0.31mg 0.28mg Lychee
Sugar 15.23g 9.96g Blueberry
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Blueberry
Copper 0.148mg 0.057mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.16mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 31mg 12mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Blueberry
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.57mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.055mg 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.041mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.418mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.124mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.052mg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 19.3µg Blueberry
Folate 14µg 6µg Lychee
Choline 7.1mg 6mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.028g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.047g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.146g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.003mg Lychee
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.041mg 0.013mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Blueberry
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
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.