Papaya vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between papaya and plantain raw
- Papaya has more vitamin C; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Papaya covers your daily need for vitamin C, 47% more than plantain raw.
- Papaya has 2 times more folate than plantain raw. While papaya has 37µg of folate, plantain raw has only 22µg.
- Papaya has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papayas, raw and Plantains, raw.
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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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +231% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.3% |
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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.4% |
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 18.4mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.299mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 499mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 31.89g | 7% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 122kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.686mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.064mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.