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Swordfish vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Swordfish and Lychee

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Choline, however, Lychee is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Swordfish covers your daily Selenium needs 123% more than Lychee.
  • Lychee has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, swordfish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +880.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.8%
Contains more Zinc +1014.3%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +323.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +880.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.8%
Contains more Zinc +1014.3%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.065
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
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 +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.065

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2725.3%
Contains more Fats +1702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 +2725.3%
Contains more Fats +1702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2853.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2853.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 23.45g 0.83g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.44g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 172kcal 66kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 15.23g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 6mg 5mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 0.31mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 10mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 31mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 171mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.78mg 0.07mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.013mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 68.5µg 0.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.07mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.011mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.603mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.1mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.007mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.041mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.009mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Lychee
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Lychee
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.099g Lychee
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.12g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.132g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.812g)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.