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Papaya vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between papaya and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Papaya is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 68% higher.
  • Papaya contains 475 times more vitamin A than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Papaya contains 950IU of vitamin A, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 2IU.
  • Papaya contains less sodium.
  • Papaya has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Papayas, raw and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Papaya
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 6% 16% 9.4% 15% 2.2% 4.3% 1% 5.2% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more IronIron +2128%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +920%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1615%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1616.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 203% 16% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2952.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1703.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +876.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +173.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
1
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1643.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1912.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.4%
Contains more OtherOther +617.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
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38% 34% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2658.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8236.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
2
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 4.09 g
Fructose: 3.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3308.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1863.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Papaya Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0mg 68%
Iron 0.25mg 5.57mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.702mg 57%
Sodium 8mg 941mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 6.442mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.487mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 4.835g 32%
Starch 0g 67.83g 28%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.686mg 28%
Folate 37µg 134µg 24%
Carbs 10.82g 74.05g 21%
Calories 43kcal 418kcal 19%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 25.4µg 19%
Protein 0.47g 9.46g 18%
Selenium 0.6µg 10.3µg 18%
Phosphorus 10mg 102mg 13%
Fats 0.26g 8.64g 13%
Copper 0.045mg 0.139mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.081g 1.653g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.536mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.15mg 6%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.69mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.072g 1.986g 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 1µg 5%
Fructose 3.73g 0.19g 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Choline 6.1mg 16.7mg 2%
Potassium 182mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 71.25g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 7.82g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.025mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.01mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Papaya Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Papaya
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.