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Elderberry vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elderberry and Papaya

  • Elderberry is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Papaya is 28% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 6 times more Iron than Papaya. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Papaya contains 0.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Papayas, 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 Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Papaya
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 0% 203% 6% 7% 7% 12% 9% 28% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Carbs +70.1%
Contains more Other +64.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Carbs +70.1%
Contains more Other +64.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.072
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.072

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Papaya Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 9.12g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.47g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.26g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 10.82g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 43kcal Elderberry
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.7g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 20mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.25mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 21mg Papaya
Phosphorus 39mg 10mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 182mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 8mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.08mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.045mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.04mg Papaya
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 600IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg Papaya
Vitamin C 36mg 60.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.023mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.027mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.357mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.038mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 37µg Papaya
Vitamin K 2.6µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.011mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.016mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.025mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.009mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.01mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.005mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.081g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.072g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.058g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry Papaya
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Elderberry
28%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Papaya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169926/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.