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Rum vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rum and lychee

  • Rum contains less vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber than lychee.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 79% higher.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index than rum.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
Rum
Rum
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Lychee
8
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8450%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +196%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.07mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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.
Rum
Rum
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lychee
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 238% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.8% 15% 11% 0% 23% 0% 1% 11% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Lychee
4
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more OtherOther +7490.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rum Lychee
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Lychee DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg 79%
Copper 0.05mg 0.148mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 231kcal 66kcal 8%
Carbs 0g 16.53g 6%
Potassium 2mg 171mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg 5%
Phosphorus 5mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.603mg 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.055mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 10mg 2%
Iron 0.12mg 0.31mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.83g 2%
Fats 0g 0.44g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.132g 1%
Choline 0mg 7.1mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Calcium 0mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 15.23g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.099g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.12g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rum 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
0%
Rum
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum 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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.