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Papaya vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between papaya and crab stick

  • Papaya is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate, yet crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 68% higher.
  • Papaya contains less sodium.
  • Papaya has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2720%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3616.7%

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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1521.3%
Contains more FatsFats +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.6%
Contains more OtherOther +479.5%

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +281.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 4.09 g
Fructose: 3.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +501.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Papaya Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0mg 68%
Selenium 0.6µg 22.3µg 39%
Phosphorus 10mg 282mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 8mg 529mg 23%
Protein 0.47g 7.62g 14%
Folate 37µg 0µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.13mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 0.5g 5%
Fructose 3.73g 0.62g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.08mg 4%
Calories 43kcal 95kcal 3%
Potassium 182mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.62mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.33mg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.17mg 1%
Carbs 10.82g 15g 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.072g 0.275g 1%
Saturated fat 0.081g 0.216g 1%
Choline 6.1mg 13mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.143g 1%
Calcium 20mg 13mg 1%
Copper 0.045mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg 1%
Starch 0g 3.5g 1%
Fats 0.26g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 9.12g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 7.82g 6.25g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.025mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.01mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
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.

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients

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

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