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Papaya vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Papaya and Loquat

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Folate in Papaya is higher than in Loquat.
  • Papaya covers your daily Vitamin C needs 67% more than Loquat.
  • Loquat has 3 times less Folate than Papaya. Papaya has 37µg of Folate, while Loquat has 14µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Papayas, raw and Loquats, raw.

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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
4
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5
Loquat
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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
9
:
2
Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +5990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +5990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
3
:
2
Loquat
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.43
Equal in Water - 86.73
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.43
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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2
Loquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.9%
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 10.44g Loquat
Protein 0.47g 0.43g Papaya
Fats 0.26g 0.2g Papaya
Carbs 10.82g 12.14g Loquat
Calories 43kcal 47kcal Loquat
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 20mg 16mg Papaya
Iron 0.25mg 0.28mg Loquat
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Papaya
Phosphorus 10mg 27mg Loquat
Potassium 182mg 266mg Loquat
Sodium 8mg 1mg Loquat
Zinc 0.08mg 0.05mg Papaya
Copper 0.045mg 0.04mg Papaya
Manganese 0.04mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 950IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.3mg Papaya
Vitamin C 60.9mg 1mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.019mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.024mg Papaya
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.18mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 37µg 14µg Papaya
Vitamin K 2.6µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.005mg Papaya
Threonine 0.011mg 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.016mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.025mg 0.023mg Papaya
Methionine 0.002mg 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.01mg 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.005mg 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.081g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 0.008g Papaya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.091g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papaya Loquat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Papaya
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat 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.

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.