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Lychee vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lychee and Purple mangosteen

  • Purple mangosteen contains less Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Lychee.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% higher.
  • Purple mangosteen contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Lychee. Lychee contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, while Purple mangosteen contains 0.018mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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
5
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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg

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
7
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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2365.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
3
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more FatsFats +31.8%
~equal in Carbs ~17.91g
~equal in Water ~80.94g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lychee Purple mangosteen
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Purple mangosteen Opinion
Calories 66kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.83g 0.41g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Vitamin C 71.5mg 2.9mg Lychee
Net carbs 15.23g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 16.53g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Calcium 5mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Potassium 171mg 48mg Lychee
Iron 0.31mg 0.3mg Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.148mg 0.069mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 31mg 8mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 7mg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.054mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.286mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.018mg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Folate 14µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Choline 7.1mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.