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Sockeye salmon vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sockeye salmon and lychee

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B2; however, lychee is richer in vitamin C.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than lychee.
  • Lychee contains less cholesterol.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lychee is 48, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +883.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.1%

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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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 EVitamin E +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +727%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1485.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
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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 ProteinProtein +3090.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1165.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1453.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Lychee DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg 79%
Selenium 35.5µg 0.6µg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.603mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.1mg 56%
Protein 26.48g 0.83g 51%
Phosphorus 305mg 31mg 39%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 7.1mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.065mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.011mg 12%
Potassium 436mg 171mg 8%
Copper 0.076mg 0.148mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.132g 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.44g 8%
Magnesium 36mg 10mg 6%
Carbs 0g 16.53g 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.07mg 6%
Calories 156kcal 66kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Sodium 92mg 1mg 4%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.07mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.099g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.12g 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.31mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.055mg 2%
Folate 7µg 14µg 2%
Calcium 11mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 15.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $11.7)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.