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Lychee vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lychee and duck meat

  • Lychee has more vitamin C; however, duck meat has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 79% higher.
  • Lychee is lower in saturated fat.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains more IronIron +771%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +403.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3233.3%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1175%
Contains more CholineCholine +609.9%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2188%
Contains more FatsFats +6343.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.4%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2665.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0mg 79%
Saturated fat 0.099g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.44g 28.35g 43%
Protein 0.83g 18.99g 36%
Selenium 0.6µg 20µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 12.9g 32%
Iron 0.31mg 2.7mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 4.825mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.65g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Phosphorus 31mg 156mg 18%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.86mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.269mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.174mg 14%
Calories 66kcal 337kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Copper 0.148mg 0.227mg 9%
Choline 7.1mg 50.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.18mg 6%
Carbs 16.53g 0g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.1µg 4%
Sodium 1mg 59mg 3%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.019mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 16mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Potassium 171mg 204mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 15.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 15.23g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.