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Elderberry vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between elderberries and papaya

  • Elderberries are richer in fiber, iron, and vitamin B6, yet papaya is richer in vitamin C and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 28% higher.
  • Elderberries contain 6 times more iron than papaya. Elderberries contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
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 +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 120% 10% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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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 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
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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 +40.4%
Contains more FatsFats +92.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.1%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 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 -71.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.9%
~equal in 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.
Elderberry Papaya
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Papaya DV% diff.
Vitamin C 36mg 60.9mg 28%
Fiber 7g 1.7g 21%
Iron 1.6mg 0.25mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.038mg 15%
Folate 6µg 37µg 8%
Fructose 3.73g 5%
Phosphorus 39mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.023mg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 21mg 4%
Potassium 280mg 182mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.027mg 3%
Carbs 18.4g 10.82g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Calcium 38mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Calories 73kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 47µg 2%
Copper 0.061mg 0.045mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.058g 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.357mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.191mg 1%
Protein 0.66g 0.47g 0%
Fats 0.5g 0.26g 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 7.82g N/A
Zinc 0.11mg 0.08mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 8mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.023g 0.081g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.072g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.06mg 0.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.033mg 0.01mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
18%
Elderberry
23%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.