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Banana melon vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Banana melon and Lychee?

  • Banana melon has less Vitamin C, and Copper than Lychee.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 70% higher.
  • Banana melon contains less Sugar.

We used Melon, banana (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Lychee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 1.5% 15% 12% 49% 1.9% 13% 0.13% 7.2% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Lychee
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 238% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.8% 15% 11% 0% 23% 0% 1% 11% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1125%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +782.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Lychee
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17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~0.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Lychee Opinion
Calories 21kcal 66kcal Lychee
Protein 0.84g 0.83g Banana melon
Fats 0.2g 0.44g Lychee
Vitamin C 8.1mg 71.5mg Lychee
Net carbs 3.76g 15.23g Lychee
Carbs 4.06g 16.53g Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 13mg 5mg Banana melon
Potassium 140mg 171mg Lychee
Iron 0.21mg 0.31mg Lychee
Sugar 3.36g 15.23g Banana melon
Fiber 0.3g 1.3g Lychee
Copper 0.035mg 0.148mg Lychee
Zinc 0.14mg 0.07mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 9mg 31mg Lychee
Sodium 11mg 1mg Lychee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Lychee
Manganese 0.036mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg Banana melon
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.1mg Lychee
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.4µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg 14µg Banana melon
Choline 7.1mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Lychee
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Banana melon
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.