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Lychee vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lychee and Watermelon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Copper in Lychee is higher than in Watermelon.
  • Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 70% more than Watermelon.
  • Watermelon has 4 times less Copper than Lychee. Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, while Watermelon has 0.042mg.
  • Watermelon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Watermelon, raw.

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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.
Lychee
Lychee
6
:
2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 1
Lychee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Lychee
Lychee
7
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +782.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Lychee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Watermelon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +782.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
Lychee
4
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Lychee
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Watermelon
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
Lychee
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Lychee
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 7.15g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.61g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.15g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 7.55g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 30kcal Lychee
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 15.23g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Lychee
Calcium 5mg 7mg Watermelon
Iron 0.31mg 0.24mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 31mg 11mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 112mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg Lychee
Vitamin C 71.5mg 8.1mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.021mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.178mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.045mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 3µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.007mg
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.041mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.009mg 0.006mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.037g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.05g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Watermelon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Lychee
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.