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Lychee vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lychee and taco?

  • Lychee is richer in vitamin C, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin K, iron, and fiber.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 79% higher.
  • Lychee contains less saturated fat.

We used Litchis, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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
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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +283.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +474.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +352.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1433.3%

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.
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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3725%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +350.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +967.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2786.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +256.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3575.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2204.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0.4mg 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 31mg 178mg 21%
Fats 0.44g 12.7g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.042g 19%
Saturated fat 0.099g 4.384g 19%
Sodium 1mg 397mg 17%
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg 16%
Protein 0.83g 8.86g 16%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.75mg 15%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.3µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.12g 4.411g 11%
Iron 0.31mg 1.19mg 11%
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.077mg 8%
Calcium 5mg 89mg 8%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.249mg 8%
Calories 66kcal 226kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 1.65mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 7.1mg 32mg 5%
Magnesium 10mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Folate 14µg 19µg 1%
Potassium 171mg 209mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Carbs 16.53g 19.85g 1%
Net carbs 15.23g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 15.23g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Taco
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
24%
Lychee
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.285g)

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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.