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Lychee vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lychee and mackerel

  • Lychee has more vitamin C, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 179 times less vitamin C than lychee. Lychee contains 71.5mg of vitamin C, while mackerel contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lychee is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of lychee is 48.

The food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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
3
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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +870%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.5%
Contains more IronIron +406.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +796.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%

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
5
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17775%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2773.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3947.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1052.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5738.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3157.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 0.6µg 51.6µg 93%
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0.4mg 79%
Protein 0.83g 23.85g 46%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 6.85mg 39%
Phosphorus 31mg 278mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 4.3g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.46mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.412mg 27%
Fats 0.44g 17.81g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Magnesium 10mg 97mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.099g 4.176g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 7.006g 17%
Iron 0.31mg 1.57mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.159mg 12%
Calories 66kcal 262kcal 10%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.94mg 8%
Potassium 171mg 401mg 7%
Carbs 16.53g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Copper 0.148mg 0.094mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Sodium 1mg 83mg 4%
Folate 14µg 2µg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.02mg 2%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 15.23g 0g N/A
Sugar 15.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.