Tamarind vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tamarind and Lychee?
- Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Lychee is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% higher.
- Tamarind has 39 times more Vitamin B1 than Lychee. Tamarind has 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Lychee has 0.011mg.
We used Tamarinds, 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 | +820% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1380% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +513.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +160.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.7% |
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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| Calories | 239kcal | 66kcal |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 0.83g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 71.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.4g | 15.23g |
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| Carbs | 62.5g | 16.53g |
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| Magnesium | 92mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 171mg |
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| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 38.8g | 15.23g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.603mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 14µg | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 7.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.132g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.007mg |
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| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.041mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.009mg |
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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
18%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)