Lychee vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lychee and pasta different?
- Lychee is richer in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6, while pasta is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Lychee covers your daily need for vitamin C, 79% more than pasta.
- Lychee contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than pasta. Lychee contains 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while pasta contains 0.034mg.
Litchis, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +612.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +520.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.124g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 0mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Folate | 14µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.83g | 5.15g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.224mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 171mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 24.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.