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French fries vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french fries and papaya

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin E, and manganese, yet papaya is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 62% higher.
  • French fries contain 29 times more saturated fat than papaya. French fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, while papaya contains 0.081g.
  • Papaya has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Papaya
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.1%
Contains more IronIron +224%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Papaya
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 EVitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Papaya
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 +629.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5565.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283%
Contains more OtherOther +374.4%
Contains more WaterWater +128.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Papaya
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 +8190.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9206.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Papaya DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4.7mg 60.9mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.058g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.038mg 26%
Fats 14.73g 0.26g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.357mg 17%
Phosphorus 125mg 10mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 0.072g 15%
Calories 312kcal 43kcal 13%
Potassium 579mg 182mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.023mg 12%
Carbs 41.44g 10.82g 10%
Saturated fat 2.336g 0.081g 10%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.3mg 9%
Copper 0.124mg 0.045mg 9%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.04mg 9%
Sodium 210mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.191mg 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g 8%
Iron 0.81mg 0.25mg 7%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.6µg 7%
Protein 3.43g 0.47g 6%
Choline 36.8mg 6.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Fructose 3.73g 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.08mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 21mg 3%
Folate 30µg 37µg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.027mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 9.12g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 7.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.01mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
23%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.