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Papaya vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papaya and Mackerel?

  • Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Papaya contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Papayas, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2440%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains more Zinc +1275%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +12133.3%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2440%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains more Zinc +1275%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +12133.3%

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 +505.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +505.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Protein +3836.2%
Contains more Fats +9553.8%
Contains more Other +3335.9%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Protein +3836.2%
Contains more Fats +9553.8%
Contains more Other +3335.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10606.9%
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10606.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Papaya Mackerel
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 Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 0g Papaya
Protein 0.47g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.26g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 10.82g 0g Papaya
Calories 43kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 1.7g 0g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.25mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 21mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 10mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 182mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 8mg 4450mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.045mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Papaya
Selenium 0.6µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 950IU 157IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 47µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 37µg 15µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.6µg 7.8µg Mackerel
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 95mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.081g 7.148g Papaya
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Papaya Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 4442mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.