Lemon vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lemon and Papaya?
- Lemon has less Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A than Papaya.
- Lemon has 2 times more Fiber than Papaya. Lemon has 2.8g of Fiber, while Papaya has 1.7g.
- Lemon contains less Sugar.
We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Papayas, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
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Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +554.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.47g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 60.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 9.12g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 10.82g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 7.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 950IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.357mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.081g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.072g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.058g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.011mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.016mg |
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| Lysine | 0.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 3.73g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
18%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)