Apricot vs Lychee – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing apricots to lychees, we picked the apricots.
Why?
In terms of macros, apricots have nearly 2x the fiber and nearly 2x the protein, while lychees have more carbs. An easy first-round win for apricots.
In the category of vitamins, apricots have more of vitamins A, B1, B5, E, and K, while lychees have more of vitamins B2, B6, B9, and C, yielding a marginal 5:4 win to apricots.
Looking at minerals, apricots have more calcium, iron, manganese, potassium, and zinc, while lychees have more copper, phosphorus, and selenium, thus a 5:3 win for apricots to win their third round in a row.
In other considerations, apricots have more polyphenols, and also have specific anticancer properties that lychees don’t, which is another point or two in apricots’ favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for apricots, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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