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Papaya vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Papaya and Chili pepper

  • Chili pepper is higher than Papaya in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Papaya.

Food varieties used in this article are Papayas, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 Calcium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +312%
Contains more Phosphorus +330%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +367.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +312%
Contains more Phosphorus +330%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +367.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 Folate +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 952
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Folate +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 952
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +297.9%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Other +120.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +297.9%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Other +120.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.1%
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 7.31g Papaya
Protein 0.47g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.26g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 10.82g 8.81g Papaya
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Papaya
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 5.3g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 14mg Papaya
Iron 0.25mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 10mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 182mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 8mg 9mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.045mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.04mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Papaya
Vitamin A 950IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 60.9mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 37µg 23µg Papaya
Vitamin K 2.6µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.011mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.016mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.025mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.002mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.01mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.005mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.081g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 0.024g Papaya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.