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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.
Lychee
Lychee
3
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5
Banana
Banana
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 1
Lychee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +109.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Lychee
Lychee
1
:
9
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin C +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Lychee
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%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
Lychee
2
:
3
Banana
Banana
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 74.91
Lychee
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
Lychee
3
:
0
Banana
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Lychee
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Lychee Banana
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Banana Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0.83g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0.44g 0.33g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 22.84g Banana
Calories 66kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 15.23g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 0.31mg 0.26mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 31mg 22mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.148mg 0.078mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 71.5mg 8.7mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 14µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.041mg 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.009mg 0.008mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.112g Lychee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.032g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.073g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
25%
Lychee
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.