Lychee vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lychee and Melon?
- Lychee is richer than Melon in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 55% more.
- Lychee has 6 times more Phosphorus than Melon. While Lychee has 31mg of Phosphorus, Melon has only 5mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Melon is lower.
We used Litchis, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +520% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
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 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +340% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 66kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 0.83g | 1.11g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 21.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.23g | 5.68g |
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| Carbs | 16.53g | 6.58g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 171mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 15.23g | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 7.1mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.099g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.12g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg |
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| Lysine | 0.041mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
24%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.