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Mashed potato vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mashed potato and Papaya

  • Mashed potato is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Papaya is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Papaya covers your daily Vitamin C needs 68% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains 38 times more Sodium than Papaya. While Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, Papaya contains only 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +490%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +490%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +28.6%

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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +311.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +251.1%
Contains more Fats +984.6%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +223.1%
Contains more Water +10.6%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 +251.1%
Contains more Fats +984.6%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +223.1%
Contains more Water +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1945%
Contains more Fructose +1765%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 4.09 g
Fructose: 3.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1945%
Contains more Fructose +1765%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Papaya Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 9.12g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.47g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.26g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 10.82g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 43kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 0g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 0.5g 7.82g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Papaya
Calcium 18mg 20mg Papaya
Iron 0.31mg 0.25mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Papaya
Phosphorus 59mg 10mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 182mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 8mg Papaya
Zinc 0.22mg 0.08mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.045mg Papaya
Manganese 0.098mg 0.04mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.3mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 60.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.027mg Papaya
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.357mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.038mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 37µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.6µg Mashed potato
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 0.105g 0g Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.081g Papaya
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.072g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.058g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
28%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato 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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.

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