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Rose apple vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rose apple and lychee?

  • Rose apple has less vitamin C and copper than lychee.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 55% higher.
  • Rose apple has 6 times more calcium than lychee. Rose apple has 29mg of calcium, while lychee has 5mg.
  • Lychee has a lower glycemic index than rose apple.

We used Rose-apples, raw and Litchis, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more IronIron +342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +825%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.7%

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.
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 74% 5.7% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 93%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190%
~equal in Other ~0.44g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose apple Lychee DV% diff.
Vitamin C 22.3mg 71.5mg 55%
Copper 0.016mg 0.148mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Carbs 5.7g 16.53g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.065mg 3%
Phosphorus 8mg 31mg 3%
Iron 0.07mg 0.31mg 3%
Calories 25kcal 66kcal 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 29mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.603mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.055mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 10mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 171mg 1%
Protein 0.6g 0.83g 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.44g 0%
Net carbs 5.7g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 15.23g N/A
Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.099g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rose apple Lychee
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
8%
Rose apple
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Rose apple
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose apple
Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose apple
Rose apple is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/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.