Papaya vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between papaya and Asian pears?
- Papaya is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate, yet Asian pears are richer in fiber.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
- Asian pears have a lower glycemic index than papaya.
We used Papayas, raw and Pears, asian, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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 CVitamin C | +1502.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
10.65 g
Water:
88.25 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.5g
~equal in
Carbs
~10.65g
~equal in
Water
~88.25g
~equal in
Other
~0.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.055g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 3.8mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.6g | 8% |
| Folate | 37µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 10.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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
23%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
5%
Comparison summary
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?
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asian pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)