Papaya vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between papaya and mandarin oranges
- Papaya is richer than mandarin oranges in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 38% higher.
- Papaya contains 2 times more folate than mandarin oranges. Papaya contains 37µg of folate, while mandarin oranges contain 16µg.
- Papaya contains less sugar.
Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.2% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.3% |
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Water
~85.17g
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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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.1% |
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:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +92% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +55.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 26.7mg | 38% |
| Folate | 37µg | 16µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 34µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.81g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 13.34g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 166mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
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.