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Lychee vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lychee and shark raw different?

  • Lychee is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, shark raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 79% higher.
  • Lychee contains 4 times more copper than shark raw. While lychee contains 0.148mg of copper, shark raw contains only 0.033mg.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than lychee (48).

Litchis, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +580%
Contains more IronIron +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +577.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5983.3%
~equal in Potassium ~160mg

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
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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +815.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2427.7%
Contains more FatsFats +925%
Contains more OtherOther +111.4%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1406.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0mg 79%
Selenium 0.6µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Protein 0.83g 20.98g 40%
Phosphorus 31mg 210mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.4mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 2.938mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 14%
Copper 0.148mg 0.033mg 13%
Choline 7.1mg 65mg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 49mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Iron 0.31mg 0.84mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1.195g 7%
Carbs 16.53g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1mg 6%
Fats 0.44g 4.51g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.099g 0.925g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 1.808g 4%
Folate 14µg 3µg 3%
Calories 66kcal 130kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 1mg 79mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.43mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 34mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.015mg 2%
Net carbs 15.23g 0g N/A
Potassium 171mg 160mg 0%
Sugar 15.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.062mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.