Papaya vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and turmeric different?
- Papaya is higher in vitamin C; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 859% higher.
- Papaya contains 87 times more vitamin C than turmeric. While papaya contains 60.9mg of vitamin C, turmeric contains only 0.7mg.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than papaya (38).
Papayas, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +890.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1042.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2788.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2890% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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 | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1376.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +415.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +706.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1959.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +520.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1715.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +523.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1203.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +976.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +728.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 19.8mg | 859% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 55mg | 684% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 1.3mg | 139% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 22.7g | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 0.7mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 2080mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 208mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 299mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 4.5mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 4.43mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 67.14g | 19% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 9.68g | 18% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 13.4µg | 9% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 49.2mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 1.838g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.542mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 1.35mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 3.25g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.756g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 0.45g | 4% |
| Folate | 37µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.449g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papaya is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)