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Lychee vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lychee and Chinese broccoli

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 70% more than Lychee.
  • Lychee has 3 times more Vitamin C than Chinese broccoli. While Lychee has 71.5mg of Vitamin C, Chinese broccoli has only 28.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Litchis, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Manganese +380%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Folate +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21100%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Folate +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +333.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +79.5%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +333.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 1.31g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.44g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 16.53g 3.81g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 22kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.3g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 5mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.31mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 31mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 171mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 1mg 7mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.148mg 0.061mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 71.5mg 28.2mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.437mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 0.4µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.11g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.05g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.