Papaya vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and pimiento different?
- Papaya is higher in folate; however, pimiento is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pimiento is 34% higher.
- Papaya contains 6 times more folate than pimiento. While papaya contains 37µg of folate, pimiento contains only 6µg.
- Pimiento has less sugar.
Papayas, raw and Pimento, canned are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +572% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1810% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +219.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
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Water
~93.1g
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Other
~0.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 84.9mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1.68mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 133µg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 8.3µg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 5.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.615mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.092mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.