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Papaya vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papaya and Maple sugar?

  • Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 191% higher.

We used Papayas, raw and Sugars, maple types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +544%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +7475%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +10955%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +544%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +7475%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +10955%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +792.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +792.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +1000.8%
Contains more Carbs +740.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +1000.8%
Contains more Carbs +740.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.4%
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0.47g 0.1g Papaya
Fats 0.26g 0.2g Papaya
Carbs 10.82g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 43kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 84.87g Papaya
Fiber 1.7g 0g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.25mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Papaya
Phosphorus 10mg 3mg Papaya
Potassium 182mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 8mg 11mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.045mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.04mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 950IU 0IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.009mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.013mg Papaya
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.04mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.048mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.003mg Papaya
Folate 37µg 0µg Papaya
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Papaya
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
Saturated Fat 0.081g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 0.064g Papaya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.