Papaya vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between papaya and currants
- Papaya has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, currants are richer in fiber, iron, vitamin K, copper, and manganese.
- Papaya covers your daily vitamin C needs 22% more than currants.
- Currants have 23 times less vitamin A than papaya. Papaya has 950IU of vitamin A, while currants have 42IU.
- Papaya has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of papaya is 38, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Papayas, raw and Currants, red, and white, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +365% |
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 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +323.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +27% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 41mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.3g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 275mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 13.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 3.53g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
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.