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Papaya vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between papaya and cheesecake

  • Papaya has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Papaya covers your daily need for vitamin C, 67% more than cheesecake.
  • Papaya has 2 times more vitamin A than cheesecake. While papaya has 950IU of vitamin A, cheesecake has only 547IU.
  • Papaya has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cheesecake is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papayas, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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.
Papaya
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 6% 16% 9.4% 15% 2.2% 4.3% 1% 5.2% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155%
Contains more IronIron +152%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +830%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%

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.
Papaya
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 203% 16% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +652.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1070.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8553.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.7%
Contains more OtherOther +130.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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38% 34% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11891.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2662.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Papaya Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0.4mg 67%
Saturated fat 0.081g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.26g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.072g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 8mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Calories 43kcal 321kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.193mg 13%
Phosphorus 10mg 93mg 12%
Vitamin A 47µg 159µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 1.602g 10%
Protein 0.47g 5.5g 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.571mg 8%
Choline 6.1mg 45.9mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Carbs 10.82g 25.5g 5%
Iron 0.25mg 0.63mg 5%
Folate 37µg 18µg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 0.4g 5%
Fructose 3.73g 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.14mg 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.045mg 0.02mg 3%
Potassium 182mg 90mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 51mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.052mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 7.82g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.025mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.01mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Papaya
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Papaya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169926/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.