Papaya vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Papaya and Salmon
- Papaya has more Vitamin C, however, Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 117% more than Papaya.
- Papaya has 16 times more Vitamin C than Salmon. While Papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C, Salmon has only 3.7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papayas, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +437.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2420% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6800% |
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 | +1545.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1378.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +672.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1602.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1383.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4602.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5706.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7750% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 0.47g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.12g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 10.82g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 7.82g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 950IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.081g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.016mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 0.025mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.651mg |
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| Fructose | 3.73g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.17g |
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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
26%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $12.8)