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Papaya vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Papaya and Dulce de Leche

  • Papaya has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Papaya's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Papaya is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Papayas, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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 Iron +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +1025%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +1830%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +887.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +1025%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +1830%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +887.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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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Contains more Vitamin A +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +2242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 0% 203% 6% 7% 7% 12% 9% 28% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +2242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +206.7%
Contains more Protein +1355.3%
Contains more Fats +2726.9%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Other +348.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +206.7%
Contains more Protein +1355.3%
Contains more Fats +2726.9%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Other +348.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2876.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2876.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +140.6%
Contains more Fructose +1065.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Glucose +140.6%
Contains more Fructose +1065.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 0.47g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.26g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 10.82g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 43kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 3.73g 0.32g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 49.74g Papaya
Fiber 1.7g 0g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.25mg 0.17mg Papaya
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 10mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 182mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 8mg 129mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.045mg 0.004mg Papaya
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Papaya
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 950IU 267IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.2mg Papaya
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 60.9mg 2.6mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.21mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.016mg Papaya
Folate 37µg 11µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.3µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.008mg Papaya
Threonine 0.011mg Papaya
Isoleucine 0.008mg Papaya
Leucine 0.016mg Papaya
Lysine 0.025mg Papaya
Methionine 0.002mg Papaya
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Papaya
Valine 0.01mg Papaya
Histidine 0.005mg Papaya
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Papaya
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.081g 4.534g Papaya
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Papaya
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.