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Papaya vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Papaya and Edam

  • Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, yet Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 87% higher.
  • Papaya contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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
Papaya
3
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +3555%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5260%
Contains more Zinc +4587.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 188
Papaya
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +3555%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5260%
Contains more Zinc +4587.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 188

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
Papaya
6
:
6
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.4%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Papaya
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.4%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
Papaya
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +656.6%
Contains more Water +111.9%
Contains more Protein +5217%
Contains more Fats +10592.3%
Contains more Other +982.1%
Papaya
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +656.6%
Contains more Water +111.9%
Contains more Protein +5217%
Contains more Fats +10592.3%
Contains more Other +982.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
Papaya
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11184.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.6%
Papaya
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11184.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Edam Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 1.43g Papaya
Protein 0.47g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.26g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 10.82g 1.43g Papaya
Calories 43kcal 357kcal Edam
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 1.7g 0g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.25mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 10mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 182mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 8mg 812mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.045mg 0.036mg Papaya
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Papaya
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 950IU 825IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.24mg Papaya
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.082mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 37µg 16µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.011mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.008mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.016mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.025mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.002mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.01mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.005mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.081g 17.572g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.