Papaya vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and red cabbage different?
- Red cabbage is higher than papaya in vitamin K, vitamin B6, manganese, and iron.
- Red cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 30% more than papaya.
- Papaya contains 2 times more folate than red cabbage. Papaya contains 37µg of folate, while red cabbage contains 18µg.
- Red cabbage is lower in sugar.
Papayas, raw and Cabbage, red, raw types were 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 | +31.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +164.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +220% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +175% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +507.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +105.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1369.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +180.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Water
~90.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +500% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
4.09 g
Fructose:
3.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +135.1% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +152% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 38.2µg | 30% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.243mg | 9% |
Iron | 0.25mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
Folate | 37µg | 18µg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 57mg | 4% |
Fructose | 3.73g | 1.48g | 3% |
Copper | 0.045mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 10mg | 30mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
Calcium | 20mg | 45mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 2.1g | 2% |
Protein | 0.47g | 1.43g | 2% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 17.1mg | 2% |
Potassium | 182mg | 243mg | 2% |
Carbs | 10.82g | 7.37g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 47µg | 56µg | 1% |
Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.26g | 0.16g | 0% |
Net carbs | 9.12g | 5.27g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.82g | 3.83g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.021g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.012g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.08g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.01mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.024mg | 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%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.