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Yolk vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yolk and lychee different?

  • Yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and folate; however, lychee is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Lychee has less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index (0) than lychee (48).

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Litchis, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Lychee
4
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 CalciumCalcium +2480%
Contains more IronIron +780.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1158.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.055mg

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.
Yolk
11
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Lychee
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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 +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +712.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +942.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +11452.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Lychee
2
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 +1810.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5931.8%
Contains more OtherOther +286.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.4%
Contains more WaterWater +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Lychee
1
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 +9681.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3084.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Lychee DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 7.1mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 0.6µg 101%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg 79%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Phosphorus 390mg 31mg 51%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.099g 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Fats 26.54g 0.44g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.065mg 36%
Folate 146µg 14µg 33%
Protein 15.86g 0.83g 30%
Iron 2.73mg 0.31mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.12g 29%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.132g 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.07mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.1mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.07mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.011mg 14%
Calories 322kcal 66kcal 13%
Calcium 129mg 5mg 12%
Copper 0.077mg 0.148mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.603mg 4%
Carbs 3.59g 16.53g 4%
Sodium 48mg 1mg 2%
Potassium 109mg 171mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 15.23g N/A
Manganese 0.055mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.452g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.