Papaya vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between papaya and rambutan?
- Papaya is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate, yet rambutan is higher in manganese and vitamin B3.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 62% more.
- Papaya has 317 times more vitamin A than rambutan. While papaya has 950IU of vitamin A, rambutan has only 3IU.
- The glycemic index of papaya is lower.
We used Papayas, raw and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack types 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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +757.5% |
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 | +1142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +961.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 4.9mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.343mg | 13% |
| Folate | 37µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 1.352mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 20.87g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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)
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.