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Wheat gluten vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Lychee?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 66 times more Selenium than Lychee. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of Selenium, while Lychee has 0.6µg.

We used Vital wheat gluten 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 +2740%
Contains more Iron +1577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.7%
Contains more Zinc +1114.3%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +6516.7%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2740%
Contains more Iron +1577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.7%
Contains more Zinc +1114.3%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +6516.7%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8955.4%
Contains more Fats +320.5%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +897.1%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +8955.4%
Contains more Fats +320.5%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +897.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 75.16g 0.83g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.44g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 370kcal 66kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 15.23g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 142mg 5mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.31mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 31mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 29mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.85mg 0.07mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.148mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 39.7µg 0.6µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Lychee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 0µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.099g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.12g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.132g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.