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Lychee vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lychee and Macaroon

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, however, Macaroon is higher in Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Lychee.
  • Lychee has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Litchis, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more IronIron +164.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +942.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1033.3%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg

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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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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.096mg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +611%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.4%
Contains more OtherOther +288.6%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1241.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Macaroon Opinion
Calories 66kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.83g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.44g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 16.53g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 171mg 123mg Lychee
Iron 0.31mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 15.23g 45.16g Lychee
Fiber 1.3g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.148mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 31mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 1mg 241mg Lychee
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.06mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.22mg Lychee
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.096mg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 14µg 3µg Lychee
Choline 7.1mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.099g 20.099g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.81g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.