Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Lychee vs mango: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: lychee scores 81/100 and mango 80/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Lychee

81/100Excellent nutrient density

66 kcal per 100 g. 10 lychees: 96 g

Mango

80/100Excellent nutrient density

60 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pieces: 165 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even66 vs 60 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.8 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even1.3 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarMango15 vs 14 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumAbout even171 vs 168 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientLychee, 100 gMango, 100 gLychee, 96 gMango, 165 g
Calories66 kcal60 kcal63 kcal99 kcal
Protein0.8 g0.8 g0.8 g1.4 g
Carbohydrates17 g15 g16 g25 g
Sugars15 g14 g15 g23 g
Fiber1.3 g1.6 g1.2 g2.6 g
Fat0.4 g0.4 g0.4 g0.6 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g0.2 g
Vitamin C72 mg36 mg69 mg60 mg
Vitamin A0 µg54 µg0 µg89 µg
Potassium171 mg168 mg164 mg277 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.2 mg0.3 mg0.3 mg
Calcium5 mg11 mg4.8 mg18 mg
Magnesium10 mg10 mg9.6 mg17 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg1 mg1.6 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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