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Lychee vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lychee and Steak

  • Lychee has more Vitamin C, while Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lychee is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
3
:
7
Steak
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +674.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains more Zinc +8957.1%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +674.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains more Zinc +8957.1%
Contains more Selenium +5200%

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
:
8
Steak
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +753.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +753.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
2
:
3
Steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Protein +2894%
Contains more Fats +4222.7%
Contains more Other +22.7%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Protein +2894%
Contains more Fats +4222.7%
Contains more Other +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
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2
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7542.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.8%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7542.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Steak Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 0g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.44g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 16.53g 0g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 15.23g 0g Steak
Fiber 1.3g 0g Lychee
Calcium 5mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.31mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 31mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 171mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 1mg 58mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.148mg 0.085mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 14µg 6µg Lychee
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.041mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.009mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 8.443g Lychee
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lychee Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.