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Marshmallow vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marshmallow and Papaya

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, however, Papaya has more Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Papaya's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 68% more.
  • Marshmallow has 7 times more Sugar than Papaya. Marshmallow has 57.56g of Sugar, while Papaya has 7.82g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, marshmallows 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 Copper +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +3540%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Iron - 0.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +3540%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Iron - 0.25

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3720%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3720%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +283%
Contains more Carbs +651.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +437%
Contains more Other +30%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 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 +283%
Contains more Carbs +651.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +437%
Contains more Other +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.072
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.072

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Papaya Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 9.12g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0.47g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.26g Papaya
Carbs 81.3g 10.82g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 43kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 57.56g 7.82g Papaya
Fiber 0.1g 1.7g Papaya
Calcium 3mg 20mg Papaya
Iron 0.23mg 0.25mg Papaya
Magnesium 2mg 21mg Papaya
Phosphorus 8mg 10mg Papaya
Potassium 5mg 182mg Papaya
Sodium 80mg 8mg Papaya
Zinc 0.04mg 0.08mg Papaya
Copper 0.097mg 0.045mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg Papaya
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Papaya
Vitamin C 0mg 60.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.023mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.027mg Papaya
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.357mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.038mg Papaya
Folate 1µg 37µg Papaya
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg Papaya
Threonine 0.035mg 0.011mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg 0.016mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg 0.025mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg 0.002mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.009mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg 0.01mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg 0.005mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.081g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.072g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.058g Papaya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow 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
0%
Marshmallow
28%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.