Lychee vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lychee and brown sugar different?
- Lychee is richer in vitamin C, copper, and fiber, while brown sugar is higher in calcium.
- Lychee covers your daily need for vitamin C, 79% more than brown sugar.
- Lychee is lower in sugar.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than lychee (48).
Litchis, raw and Sugars, brown types were used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +675% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +448.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +208.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +591.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6001.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +493.4% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 0mg | 79% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 98.09g | 27% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 380kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.047mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.83g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15.23g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0g | 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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar 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.