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Custard apple vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard apple and papaya

  • Custard apple has more vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, papaya has more vitamin C.
  • Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Custard apple has 6 times more vitamin B6 than papaya. Custard apple has 0.221mg of vitamin B6, while papaya has 0.038mg.
  • Custard apple has a higher glycemic index than papaya.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.9%
Contains more IronIron +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Papaya
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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% 16% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 +261.7%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +156.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Papaya DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.2mg 60.9mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.038mg 14%
Folate 37µg 9%
Iron 0.71mg 0.25mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.027mg 6%
Potassium 382mg 182mg 6%
Fructose 3.73g 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 47µg 5%
Copper 0.045mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.023mg 5%
Carbs 25.2g 10.82g 5%
Calories 101kcal 43kcal 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Protein 1.7g 0.47g 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Phosphorus 21mg 10mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.081g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.357mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.191mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 20mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.26g 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 7.82g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.072g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.01mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
23%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.