Lychee vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lychee and carissa (natal-plum)
- Lychee has more vitamin C; however, carissa (natal-plum) is higher in iron and copper.
- Lychee covers your daily vitamin C needs 37% more than carissa (natal-plum).
- Carissa (natal-plum) contains 4 times less Phosphorus than lychee. Lychee contains 31mg of Phosphorus, while carissa (natal-plum) contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Litchis, raw and Carissa, (natal-plum), 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 ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +322.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +263.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.5% |
~equal in
Water
~84.17g
~equal in
Other
~0.4g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Calories | 66kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 0.83g | 0.5g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 1.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 38mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.23g | 13.63g |
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| Carbs | 16.53g | 13.63g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 171mg | 260mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.31mg |
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| Sugar | 15.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.21mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Choline | 7.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg |
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| Lysine | 0.041mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum) 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.