Figs vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between figs and papaya
- Figs are higher in vitamin B6, yet papaya is higher in vitamin C and folate.
- Papaya covers your daily vitamin C needs 65% more than figs.
- Figs contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than papaya. While figs contain 0.113mg of vitamin B6, papaya contains only 0.038mg.
- The amount of sugar in papaya is lower.
- The glycemic index of papaya is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Figs, 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 CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2945% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +172.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.072g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 60.9mg | 65% |
| Folate | 6µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 10.82g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 7.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs 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.