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Ricotta vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ricotta and lychee

  • Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, lychee is richer in vitamin C and copper.
  • Lychee covers your daily vitamin C needs 79% more than ricotta.
  • Lychee has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lychee is 48, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Litchis, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4040%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +604.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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.
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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +479.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Lychee
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17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1256.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2850%
Contains more OtherOther +131.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Lychee
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2922.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Lychee DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 71.5mg 79%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.099g 37%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Protein 11.26g 0.83g 21%
Calcium 207mg 5mg 20%
Fats 12.98g 0.44g 19%
Phosphorus 158mg 31mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.021mg 0.148mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.065mg 10%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.07mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.12g 9%
Calories 174kcal 66kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.1mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 1mg 4%
Carbs 3.04g 16.53g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.603mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.132g 2%
Choline 17.5mg 7.1mg 2%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.055mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 171mg 2%
Folate 12µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Iron 0.38mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 15.23g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 15.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Lychee
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
14%
Ricotta
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.