Potato vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potatoes and lychee?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1, yet lychee is richer in vitamin C.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 58% higher.
- Potatoes have 7 times more vitamin B1 than lychee. Potatoes have 0.081mg of vitamin B1, while lychee has 0.011mg.
- Potatoes contain less sugar.
- Lychee has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Litchis, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +636.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +262.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~16.53g
~equal in
Water
~81.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 71.5mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 171mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.603mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 0.83g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.132g | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 66kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 16.53g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.099g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)