Kumquat vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kumquat and papaya
- Kumquat is higher in fiber, iron, and copper, yet papaya is higher in vitamin C.
- Kumquat covers your daily fiber needs 19% more than papaya.
- Kumquat contains 3 times more iron than papaya. While kumquat contains 0.86mg of iron, papaya contains only 0.25mg.
- The glycemic index of papaya is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, 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 | +210% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 60.9mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.7g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 0.47g | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 10.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 7.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.072g | 0% |
| 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% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat 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.