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Lychee vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lychee and Leek

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, however, Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 66% more than Leek.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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
2
:
8
Leek
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +774.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 180
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +774.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 180

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
3
:
7
Leek
Contains more Vitamin C +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin C +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
2
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3
Leek
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Other +138.6%
Equal in Water - 83
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Other +138.6%
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
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2
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lychee Leek
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 Leek Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 12.35g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0.44g 0.3g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 14.15g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 61kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 5mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.31mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 31mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 171mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 1mg 20mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.12mg Leek
Copper 0.148mg 0.12mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 71.5mg 12mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.03mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.4mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 14µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0.4µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.041mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.009mg 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.004g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek 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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.