Lychee vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lychee and Tamarind?
- Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% higher.
- Lychee has 2 times more Copper than Tamarind. Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, while Tamarind has 0.086mg.
We used Litchis, raw and Tamarinds, 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.
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Copper
+72.1%
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Calcium
+1380%
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Iron
+803.2%
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Magnesium
+820%
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Phosphorus
+264.5%
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Potassium
+267.3%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Selenium
+116.7%
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-96.4%
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Copper
+72.1%
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Calcium
+1380%
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Iron
+803.2%
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Magnesium
+820%
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Phosphorus
+264.5%
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Potassium
+267.3%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Selenium
+116.7%
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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Vitamin C
+1942.9%
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Vitamin B6
+51.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+42.9%
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Vitamin B1
+3790.9%
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Vitamin B2
+133.8%
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Vitamin B3
+221.4%
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Vitamin K
+600%
Equal in Folate - 14
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Vitamin C
+1942.9%
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Vitamin B6
+51.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+42.9%
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Vitamin B1
+3790.9%
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Vitamin B2
+133.8%
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Vitamin B3
+221.4%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+160.4%
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Protein
+237.3%
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Fats
+36.4%
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Carbs
+278.1%
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+513.6%
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+160.4%
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+237.3%
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+36.4%
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+278.1%
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+513.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50.8%
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Saturated Fat
-63.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.23g | 57.4g |
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| Protein | 0.83g | 2.8g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.6g |
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| Carbs | 16.53g | 62.5g |
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| Calories | 66kcal | 239kcal |
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| Sugar | 15.23g | 38.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.1g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 2.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 171mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.086mg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 3.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 1.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 14µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.014mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.099g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.12g | 0.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.059g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)