Papaya vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and pita different?
- Papaya is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, pita is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 68% higher.
- Papaya has less sodium.
- Papaya has a lower glycemic index (38) than pita (68).
Papayas, raw and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 PotassiumPotassium | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more IronIron | +460% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +870% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1102.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1060.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1836.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +361.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +822.4% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 0mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.267mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.481mg | 19% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 9.1g | 17% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 55.7g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1.4mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.168mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 97mg | 12% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 275kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.84mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.535g | 3% |
| Folate | 37µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 182mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.26g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.195mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)