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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.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +218.1%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +175.6%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +218.1%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +175.6%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Papaya
Contains more Vitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1195.7%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 0% 203% 6% 7% 7% 12% 9% 28% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1195.7%
Contains more Folate +23.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +629.8%
Contains more Fats +5565.4%
Contains more Carbs +283%
Contains more Other +374.4%
Contains more Water +128.4%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +629.8%
Contains more Fats +5565.4%
Contains more Carbs +283%
Contains more Other +374.4%
Contains more Water +128.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9206.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9206.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 9.12g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.47g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.26g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 10.82g French fries
Calories 312kcal 43kcal French fries
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 0.3g 7.82g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g French fries
Calcium 18mg 20mg Papaya
Iron 0.81mg 0.25mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 21mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 10mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 182mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 8mg Papaya
Zinc 0.5mg 0.08mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.045mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.04mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.3mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 60.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.023mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.027mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.357mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.191mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.038mg French fries
Folate 30µg 37µg Papaya
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.6µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.008mg Papaya
Threonine 0.011mg Papaya
Isoleucine 0.008mg Papaya
Leucine 0.016mg Papaya
Lysine 0.025mg Papaya
Methionine 0.002mg Papaya
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Papaya
Valine 0.01mg Papaya
Histidine 0.005mg Papaya
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Papaya
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.081g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.072g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.058g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Papaya
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
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.