Cantaloupe vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cantaloupe and Lychee
- Cantaloupe has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Lychee is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 39% more than Cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe has less Sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, cantaloupe, raw and Litchis, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +261% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.15 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.83g
~equal in
Water
~81.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 66kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 0.83g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 36.7mg | 71.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.26g | 15.23g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 16.53g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 267mg | 171mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 7.86g | 15.23g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3382IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 169µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.603mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.105mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.132g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.017mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.041mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 1.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
31%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cantaloupe is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cantaloupe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cantaloupe is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.