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Lychee vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lychee and Plum

  • Plum has less Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Lychee.
  • Lychee covers your daily need of Vitamin C 69% more than Plum.
  • Lychee has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Plum. While Lychee has 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, Plum has only 0.029mg.
  • Plum has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Litchis, raw and Plums, 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%
Plum
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Potassium ~157mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.052mg

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%
Plum
5
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% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
4
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
~equal in Water ~87.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Plum
2
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Plum Opinion
Calories 66kcal 46kcal Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.7g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.28g Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 9.5mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 10.02g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 11.42g Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 7mg Lychee
Calcium 5mg 6mg Plum
Potassium 171mg 157mg Lychee
Iron 0.31mg 0.17mg Lychee
Sugar 15.23g 9.92g Plum
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Plum
Copper 0.148mg 0.057mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Plum
Phosphorus 31mg 16mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 0mg Plum
Vitamin A 0IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.055mg 0.052mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.026mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.417mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.029mg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 6.4µg Plum
Folate 14µg 5µg Lychee
Choline 7.1mg 1.9mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.017g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.044g Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.041mg 0.016mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.008mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.