Papaya vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between papaya and bananas?
- Papaya is richer in vitamin C, yet bananas are richer in vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 58% higher.
- Papaya has 2 times more folate than bananas. Papaya has 37µg of folate, while bananas have 20µg.
- Papaya contains less sugar.
We used Papayas, raw and Bananas, 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 | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +575% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +420% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +865.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +21.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +30% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 8.7mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.367mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 358mg | 5% |
| Folate | 37µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 22.84g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Starch | 0g | 5.38g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 4.85g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.077mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.