Papaya vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Papaya and Cherry different?
- Papaya is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Cherry is richer in Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Papaya is 57% higher.
- Papaya contains 5 times more Folate than Cherry. While Papaya contains 37µg of Folate, Cherry contains only 8µg.
Papayas, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Iron
+28%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Sodium
-62.5%
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Zinc
+25%
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Copper
+131.1%
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Manganese
+180%
Equal in Potassium - 173
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Iron
+28%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Sodium
-62.5%
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Zinc
+25%
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Copper
+131.1%
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Manganese
+180%
Equal in Potassium - 173
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.
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Vitamin E
+328.6%
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Vitamin C
+509%
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Vitamin B5
+33.6%
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Folate
+362.5%
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Vitamin K
+23.8%
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Vitamin A
+35.1%
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Vitamin B1
+30.4%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+12%
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Vitamin B6
+15.8%
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Vitamin E
+328.6%
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Vitamin C
+509%
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Vitamin B5
+33.6%
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Folate
+362.5%
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Vitamin K
+23.8%
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Vitamin A
+35.1%
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Vitamin B1
+30.4%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+12%
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Vitamin B6
+15.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+112.8%
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Fats
+15.4%
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Carbs
+12.6%
Equal in Water - 86.13
Equal in Other - 0.39
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Protein
+112.8%
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Fats
+15.4%
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Carbs
+12.6%
Equal in Water - 86.13
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+55.2%
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Saturated Fat
-16%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+55.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
Equal in Glucose - 4.18
Equal in Fructose - 3.51
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Equal in Glucose - 4.18
Equal in Fructose - 3.51
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 Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.12g | 10.58g |
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Protein | 0.47g | 1g |
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Fats | 0.26g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 10.82g | 12.18g |
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Calories | 43kcal | 50kcal |
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Fructose | 3.73g | 3.51g |
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Sugar | 7.82g | 8.49g |
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Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 20mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 0.25mg | 0.32mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg |
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Phosphorus | 10mg | 15mg |
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Potassium | 182mg | 173mg |
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Sodium | 8mg | 3mg |
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Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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Copper | 0.045mg | 0.104mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.112mg |
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Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin A | 950IU | 1283IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 10mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.143mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.044mg |
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Folate | 37µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.1µg |
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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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Saturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.068g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.082g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.09g |
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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
28%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is cheaper?

Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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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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.
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.