Lychee vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lychee and Banana
- Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 70% higher.
- Banana has 2 times less Copper than Lychee. Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, while Banana has 0.078mg.
- Banana is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Litchis, raw and Bananas, 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 IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +721.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
~equal in
Water
~74.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 66kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 0.83g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.23g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 16.53g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | |
| Potassium | 171mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 15.23g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 7.1mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.099g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.12g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
24%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (48)
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.