Watermelon vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between watermelon and lychee
- Watermelon has more vitamin A; however, lychee is richer in vitamin C and copper.
- Lychee covers your daily vitamin C needs 70% more than watermelon.
- Watermelon contains less sugar.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of watermelon is 76, while the glycemic index of lychee is 48.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.7% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +782.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +224.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 71.5mg | 70% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.148mg | 12% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 16.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.603mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 66kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 171mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.132g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.099g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
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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
6%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)