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Lychee vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lychee and Nutmeg different?

  • Lychee is higher in Vitamin C, however, Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 129% higher.
  • Lychee contains 24 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. While Lychee contains 71.5mg of Vitamin C, Nutmeg contains only 3mg.
  • Lychee has less Saturated Fat.

Litchis, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties 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.
Lychee
1
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9
Nutmeg
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +3580%
Contains more Iron +880.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +593.9%
Contains more Manganese +5172.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +3580%
Contains more Iron +880.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +587.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +593.9%
Contains more Manganese +5172.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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
4
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5
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
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% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +442.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
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4
Nutmeg
Contains more Water +1212.4%
Contains more Protein +603.6%
Contains more Fats +8152.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.2%
Contains more Other +429.5%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1212.4%
Contains more Protein +603.6%
Contains more Fats +8152.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.2%
Contains more Other +429.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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2
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0.83g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.44g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 16.53g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 66kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 15.23g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 1.3g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 5mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.31mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 10mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 31mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 171mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 1mg 16mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.148mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.055mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 3mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.057mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 14µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 25.94g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.