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Buttermilk vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between buttermilk and papaya

  • Buttermilk is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet papaya is richer in vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 67% higher.
  • Papaya contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Papaya
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 6% 16% 9.4% 15% 2.2% 4.3% 1% 5.2% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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 3.3% 2.8% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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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 203% 57% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5990%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1921.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +640%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Papaya
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +604.3%
Contains more FatsFats +238.5%
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.9%
~equal in Water ~88.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Papaya
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38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Papaya Opinion
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Papaya
Protein 3.31g 0.47g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.26g Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 60.9mg Papaya
Net carbs 4.79g 9.12g Papaya
Carbs 4.79g 10.82g Papaya
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Papaya
Calcium 116mg 20mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 182mg Papaya
Iron 0.05mg 0.25mg Papaya
Sugar 4.79g 7.82g Buttermilk
Fiber 0g 1.7g Papaya
Copper 0.011mg 0.045mg Papaya
Zinc 0.42mg 0.08mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 10mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 8mg Papaya
Vitamin A 47IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A 14µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.3mg Papaya
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg Papaya
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.027mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.357mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.191mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.038mg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg Papaya
Folate 5µg 37µg Papaya
Choline 17.7mg 6.1mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.081g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.072g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.058g Papaya
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.008mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.008mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.016mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.025mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.002mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.009mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.01mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.005mg Buttermilk
Fructose 3.73g Papaya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Papaya
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
9%
Buttermilk
26%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.