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Lychee vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lychee and Custard apple

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, however, Custard apple is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Custard apple.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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
6
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more IronIron +129%

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%
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 64% 2% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
3
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Custard apple Opinion
Calories 66kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Protein 0.83g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.44g 0.6g Custard apple
Vitamin C 71.5mg 19.2mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 22.8g Custard apple
Carbs 16.53g 25.2g Custard apple
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Custard apple
Calcium 5mg 30mg Custard apple
Potassium 171mg 382mg Custard apple
Iron 0.31mg 0.71mg Custard apple
Sugar 15.23g Custard apple
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Custard apple
Copper 0.148mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg Lychee
Phosphorus 31mg 21mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 4mg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Folate 14µg Lychee
Choline 7.1mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.231g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.007mg
Lysine 0.041mg 0.037mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.004mg Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Custard apple
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
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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.
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.