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Lychee vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lychee and fish sandwiches different?

  • Lychee is higher in vitamin C; however, fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 77% higher.
  • Lychee has less sodium.

Litchis, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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
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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +383.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%

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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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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3872.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +307%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1139.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2729.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.5%
Contains more OtherOther +384.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2062.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4640.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin C 71.5mg 1.8mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.6µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 1mg 602mg 26%
Protein 0.83g 10.29g 19%
Fats 0.44g 12.45g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.21mg 17%
Iron 0.31mg 1.5mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Phosphorus 31mg 116mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 2.15mg 10%
Calories 66kcal 257kcal 10%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.264mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.099g 1.949g 8%
Folate 14µg 46µg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.075mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 2.595g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.14mg 6%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.49mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 25mg 4%
Choline 7.1mg 28.9mg 4%
Carbs 16.53g 26.69g 3%
Calcium 5mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.55mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Potassium 171mg 206mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 15.23g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 15.23g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.