Cantaloupe vs Lychees – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing cantaloupe to lychees, we picked the cantaloupe.

Why?

Both have their merits and it was close!

In terms of macros, there’s no meaningful difference except that lychees have more carbs, so that could swing this any which way depending on how you feel about that. There’s enough fiber in both that it’s a non-issue metabolically though, so we call this round a tie.

In the category of vitamins, cantaloupe has more of vitamins A, B1, B3, B5, B7, B9, and K, while lychees have more of vitamins B2, B6, C, and E; a 7:4 win for cantaloupe.

Looking at minerals, cantaloupe has more calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, while lychees have more copper, iron, phosphorus, and selenium, for a 4:4 tie in this round.

Adding up the sections makes for a modest overall win for cantaloupe, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!

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