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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and lychee different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, while lychee is higher in vitamin C.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than lychee.
  • Lychee is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index (48) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Litchis, raw types were used in this article.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22080%
Contains more IronIron +190.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +5428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2251.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 ProteinProtein +2309.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4445.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1725%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Lychee
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4981.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Lychee DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 5mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 31mg 100%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg 79%
Sodium 1529mg 1mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.099g 60%
Protein 20g 0.83g 38%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.07mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.065mg 32%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.6µg 31%
Fats 20g 0.44g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.12g 15%
Calories 265kcal 66kcal 10%
Copper 0.238mg 0.148mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 0.31mg 7%
Magnesium 38mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Carbs 1.37g 16.53g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.603mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.132g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 7.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Potassium 125mg 171mg 1%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 15.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.