Papaya vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and bell peppers different?
- Papaya is higher in vitamin A and folate; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 22% higher.
- Papaya contains 4 times more folate than bell peppers. While papaya contains 37µg of folate, bell peppers contain only 10µg.
- Bell peppers have less sugar.
Papayas, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw are the varieties 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 | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205% |
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 AVitamin A | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +489.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +184.6% |
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:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
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Water
~93.89g
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
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.062g
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:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +252.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +233% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 | 80.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.224mg | 14% |
| Folate | 37µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 7.4µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 1.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 4.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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