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Peppermint vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Lychee different?

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

Peppermint, fresh and Litchis, raw 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
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%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%

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.
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Lychee
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Lychee
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
51%
Peppermint
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
11%
Lychee

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.