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Lychee vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lychee and Cranberry

  • Cranberry contains less Vitamin C than Lychee.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 56% higher.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native).

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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
Lychee
7
:
3
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +29%
Lychee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Cranberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +29%

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
Lychee
8
:
3
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Vitamin C +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Lychee
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%
Cranberry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 70% 5% 19% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
Lychee
3
:
2
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Equal in Water - 86.7
Lychee
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Cranberry
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Equal in Water - 86.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 12.2g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.4g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.5g Cranberry
Carbs 16.53g 12.2g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 55kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Cranberry
Fiber 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 5mg 26mg Cranberry
Iron 0.31mg 0.4mg Cranberry
Magnesium 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 31mg 21mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.07mg Lychee
Copper 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 90IU Cranberry
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 21mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.08mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.4mg Lychee
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Cranberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
3%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.