Litchis vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Litchis, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Litchis 66
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Litchis 0.830
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Litchis 16.5
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Litchis 0.440
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Litchis 1.30
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Litchis, raw — 0.830g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 66 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Litchis, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Litchis | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 66 kcal | 32 kcal | +106% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.8 g | 91.4 g | -11% |
| Protein | 0.830 g | 0.400 g | +107% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.440 g | 0.300 g | +47% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.5 g | 7.69 g | +115% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.30 g | 1.10 g | +18% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.099 g | 0.068 g | +46% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.120 g | 0.082 g | +46% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 71.5 mg | 1678 mg | -96% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.011 mg | 0.020 mg | -45% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.065 mg | 0.060 mg | +8% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.603 mg | 0.400 mg | +51% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.309 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.100 mg | 0.009 mg | +1011% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 14.0 ug | 14.0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 7.10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 38.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 12.0 mg | -58% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.310 mg | 0.200 mg | +55% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -44% |
| Phosphorus, P | 31.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +182% |
| Potassium, K | 171 mg | 146 mg | +17% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -86% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.070 mg | 0.100 mg | -30% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.148 mg | 0.086 mg | +72% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.055 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 0.600 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 276 kj | 134 kj | +106% |
| Ash | 0.440 g | 0.200 g | +120% |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | 14.0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 14.0 ug | 14.0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 767 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.400 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.002 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.048 g | +46% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.016 g | +50% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.119 g | 0.081 g | +47% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.132 g | 0.090 g | +47% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.046 g | +46% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.065 g | 0.044 g | +48% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.041 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 1.05 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 4.74 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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