Papaya vs Orange - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Papaya and Orange?
- Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, yet Orange is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Papaya has 2 times more Magnesium than Orange. Papaya has 21mg of Magnesium, while Orange has 10mg.
We used Papayas, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+150%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Zinc
+14.3%
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Calcium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+40%
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Sodium
-100%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Copper - 0.045
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Iron
+150%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Zinc
+14.3%
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Calcium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+40%
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Sodium
-100%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+14.5%
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Vitamin A
+322.2%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Folate
+23.3%
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Vitamin B1
+278.3%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B5
+30.9%
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Vitamin B6
+57.9%
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Vitamin C
+14.5%
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Vitamin A
+322.2%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Folate
+23.3%
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Vitamin B1
+278.3%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B5
+30.9%
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Vitamin B6
+57.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 0.47g | 0.94g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 53.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.12g | 9.35g |
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| Carbs | 10.82g | 11.75g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.1mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 181mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg |
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| Sugar | 7.82g | 9.35g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.045mg | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 0g | g |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 950IU | 225IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 30µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.015g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.025g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.015mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.023mg |
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| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.031mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.018mg |
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| Fructose | 3.73g | g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
28
24
Mineral Summary Score
9
8
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
3%
6%
Carbohydrates
11%
12%
Fats
1%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
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?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.