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Papaya vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Papaya and Purple mangosteen

  • Purple mangosteen has less Vitamin C than Papaya.
  • Papaya covers your daily need of Vitamin C 64% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Papaya has 4 times more Potassium than Purple mangosteen. While Papaya has 182mg of Potassium, Purple mangosteen has only 48mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papayas, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +155%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +155%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +2614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Fats +123.1%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Equal in Water - 80.94
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Fats +123.1%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.47g 0.41g Papaya
Fats 0.26g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 10.82g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 43kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 20mg 12mg Papaya
Iron 0.25mg 0.3mg Purple mangosteen
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Papaya
Phosphorus 10mg 8mg Papaya
Potassium 182mg 48mg Papaya
Sodium 8mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 0.08mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.045mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.04mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.6µg Papaya
Vitamin A 950IU 35IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 2µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg Papaya
Vitamin C 60.9mg 2.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.286mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.032mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.018mg Papaya
Folate 37µg 31µg Papaya
Vitamin K 2.6µg 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 Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g Papaya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g Papaya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.