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Tamarind vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Lychee?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% higher.
  • Tamarind has 39 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. Tamarind has 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Lychee has 0.011mg.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Litchis, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1380%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +267.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1380%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +267.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +72.1%

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.
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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.1%
Contains more Other +513.6%
Contains more Water +160.4%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.1%
Contains more Other +513.6%
Contains more Water +160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 15.23g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 0.83g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.44g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 16.53g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 66kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 15.23g Lychee
Fiber 5.1g 1.3g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 5mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.31mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 31mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 171mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.011mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.065mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.603mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.007mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg 0.041mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.009mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.099g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.12g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.132g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Lychee
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
20%
Tamarind
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.