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Lychee vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lychee and Peppermint different?

  • Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, while Peppermint is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 60% more than Lychee.
  • Lychee contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Peppermint. Lychee contains 71.5mg of Vitamin C, while Peppermint contains 31.8mg.

Litchis, raw and Peppermint, fresh 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 less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +4760%
Contains more Iron +1538.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +122.3%
Contains more Manganese +2038.2%
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +4760%
Contains more Iron +1538.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +122.3%
Contains more Manganese +2038.2%

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 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +714.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +351.8%
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Other +302.3%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 78.65
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +351.8%
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Other +302.3%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 6.89g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.44g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 16.53g 14.89g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Sugar 15.23g Peppermint
Fiber 1.3g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 5mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 0.31mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 10mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 31mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 171mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 1mg 31mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.148mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.055mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 31.8mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 14µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.041mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.009mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.246g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.033g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.