Papaya vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and grapefruit different?
- Papaya is higher than grapefruit in vitamin C and folate.
- Papaya covers your daily need for vitamin C, 33% more than grapefruit.
- Papaya contains 3 times more folate than grapefruit. Papaya contains 37µg of folate, while grapefruit contains 13µg.
- Papaya has a higher glycemic index (38) than grapefruit (25).
Papayas, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types were 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.2% |
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:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
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Carbs
~10.66g
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Water
~88.06g
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Other
~0.37g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
4.09 g
Fructose:
3.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +154% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +110.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 31.2mg | 33% |
| Folate | 37µg | 13µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.77g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 10.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 7.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.008mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.