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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
2
:
8
Taco
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +1680%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Manganese +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +1680%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Manganese +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +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
3
:
8
Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +17775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +17775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
1
:
4
Taco
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Protein +967.5%
Contains more Fats +2786.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Other +256.8%
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
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 Water +43.4%
Contains more Protein +967.5%
Contains more Fats +2786.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Other +256.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lychee
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2
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3575.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2204.5%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3575.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Taco Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 15.95g Taco
Protein 0.83g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.44g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 16.53g 19.85g Taco
Calories 66kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 15.23g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 5mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.31mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 31mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 171mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 1mg 397mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.148mg 0.077mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 71.5mg 0.4mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.06mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Lychee
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.099g 4.384g Lychee
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Lychee
23%
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 contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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.