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Lychee vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lychee and edible mushroom

  • Lychee has more vitamin C; however, edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 77% higher.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.

Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Mushrooms, white, 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
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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3304.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +498.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.104mg

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% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +407.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.5%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin C 71.5mg 2.1mg 77%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.402mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 3.607mg 19%
Copper 0.148mg 0.318mg 19%
Selenium 0.6µg 9.3µg 16%
Phosphorus 31mg 86mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.081mg 6%
Protein 0.83g 3.09g 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.52mg 4%
Carbs 16.53g 3.26g 4%
Potassium 171mg 318mg 4%
Choline 7.1mg 17.3mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Calories 66kcal 22kcal 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.5mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Folate 14µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Fats 0.44g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 15.23g 2.26g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 15.23g 1.98g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.047mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.104mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.099g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.