Papaya vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between papaya and salsa
- Papaya is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 63% higher.
- Papaya contains 2 times more folate than salsa. Papaya contains 37µg of folate, while salsa contains 19µg.
- Papaya contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +796% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
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 | +1422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 4mg | 63% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.24mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 182mg | 270mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.107g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
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.