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Shortbread vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Lychee?

  • Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Manganese, yet Lychee is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% higher.
  • Shortbread has 353 times more Sodium than Lychee. Shortbread has 353mg of Sodium, while Lychee has 1mg.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +861.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +614.5%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +861.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +614.5%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%

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 E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.1%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.1%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +547%
Contains more Fats +5859.1%
Contains more Carbs +285.8%
Contains more Other +134.1%
Contains more Water +2171.1%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +547%
Contains more Fats +5859.1%
Contains more Carbs +285.8%
Contains more Other +134.1%
Contains more Water +2171.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5490%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5490%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 15.23g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.83g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.44g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 16.53g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 66kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 15.23g Lychee
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 13mg 5mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.31mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 31mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 353mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.49mg 0.07mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.393mg 0.055mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.07mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.011mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.065mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.603mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 81µg 14µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.4µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Lychee
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.099g Lychee
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.12g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.132g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.