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Papaya vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Papaya and French fries

  • Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, yet French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Papaya is 62% higher.
  • Papaya contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 6% 16% 9.4% 15% 2.2% 4.3% 1% 5.2% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.1%
Contains more IronIron +224%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 203% 57% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +503.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +128.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +629.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5565.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283%
Contains more OtherOther +374.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8190.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9206.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya French fries Opinion
Calories 43kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 0.47g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.26g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 60.9mg 4.7mg Papaya
Net carbs 9.12g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 10.82g 41.44g French fries
Magnesium 21mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 20mg 18mg Papaya
Potassium 182mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.25mg 0.81mg French fries
Sugar 7.82g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.045mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.08mg 0.5mg French fries
Phosphorus 10mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 8mg 210mg Papaya
Vitamin A 950IU 0IU Papaya
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.04mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin K 2.6µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 37µg 30µg Papaya
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Papaya
Choline 6.1mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 0.081g 2.336g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 5.398g French fries
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
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Papaya
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.