Papaya vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and fruit salad different?
- Papaya has more vitamin C and folate than fruit salad.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 64% higher.
- Papaya contains 12 times more folate than fruit salad. While papaya contains 37µg of folate, fruit salad contains only 3µg.
- Papaya has a lower glycemic index (38) than fruit salad (54).
Papayas, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +277.5% |
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 | +1745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +766.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.51g
~equal in
Water
~86.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1340% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +427.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 3.3mg | 64% |
| Folate | 37µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.151mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 182mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 13.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
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
23%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.