Papaya vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Papaya and Banana melon different?
- Papaya is higher than Banana melon in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Papaya covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Banana melon.
- Papaya contains 6 times more Fiber than Banana melon. Papaya contains 1.7g of Fiber, while Banana melon contains 0.3g.
- Banana melon is lower in Sugar.
Papayas, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo) types were used in this article.
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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 | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
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 | +651.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.5% |
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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:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
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Water
~94.66g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
4.09 g
Fructose:
3.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.3 g
Fructose:
2.06 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +214.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +81.1% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 0.47g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.12g | 3.76g |
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| Carbs | 10.82g | 4.06g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 7.82g | 3.36g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.035mg |
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| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 9mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 950IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.036mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.081g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 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 | 2.06g |
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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
26%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)