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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Lychee

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Lychee has more Vitamin C.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 67% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Lychee has 0.011mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Litchis, raw.

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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 +80%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%

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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.9%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Equal in Water - 81.76
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 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 +128.9%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Equal in Water - 81.76

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 1.9g 0.83g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.44g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 53kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 9mg 5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1mg 0.31mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 40mg 31mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 171mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.07mg Lychee
Copper 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 11mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.011mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.603mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.