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Lychee vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lychee and Jackfruit different?

  • Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper, while Jackfruit is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lychee covers your daily need of Vitamin C 64% more than Jackfruit.
  • Lychee contains 2 times more Copper than Jackfruit. Lychee contains 0.148mg of Copper, while Jackfruit contains 0.076mg.
  • Lychee is lower in Sugar.

Litchis, raw and Jackfruit, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Potassium +162%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Potassium +162%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Folate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +111.4%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +111.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lychee Jackfruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Jackfruit Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 21.75g Jackfruit
Protein 0.83g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.44g 0.64g Jackfruit
Carbs 16.53g 23.25g Jackfruit
Calories 66kcal 95kcal Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 15.23g 19.08g Lychee
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Jackfruit
Calcium 5mg 24mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.31mg 0.23mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Jackfruit
Phosphorus 31mg 21mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 448mg Jackfruit
Sodium 1mg 2mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Copper 0.148mg 0.076mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.043mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 71.5mg 13.7mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.055mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 14µg 24µg Jackfruit
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.041mg 0.069mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.009mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.195g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.094g Lychee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Jackfruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Lychee
19%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.