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Papaya vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Papaya and Whey

  • Papaya has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Fiber, however, Whey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Papaya covers your daily Vitamin C needs 68% more than Whey.
  • Whey contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Papayas, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
Papaya
6
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +1025%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Papaya
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +1025%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%

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
Papaya
8
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +7816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Papaya
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 0% 203% 6% 7% 7% 12% 9% 28% 0% 7%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
Papaya
1
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Carbs +110.5%
Contains more Protein +80.9%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12
Papaya
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Carbs +110.5%
Contains more Protein +80.9%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papaya
Papaya
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Papaya
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Papaya Whey
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papaya Whey Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 5.14g Papaya
Protein 0.47g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0.26g 0.36g Whey
Carbs 10.82g 5.14g Papaya
Calories 43kcal 27kcal Papaya
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 1.7g 0g Papaya
Calcium 20mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.25mg 0.06mg Papaya
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Papaya
Phosphorus 10mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 182mg 161mg Papaya
Sodium 8mg 54mg Papaya
Zinc 0.08mg 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.045mg 0.004mg Papaya
Manganese 0.04mg 0.001mg Papaya
Selenium 0.6µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 950IU 12IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 3µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Papaya
Vitamin C 60.9mg 0.1mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.074mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.031mg Papaya
Folate 37µg 1µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.011mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.016mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.025mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.002mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.01mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.005mg 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.081g 0.23g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 0.072g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.011g Papaya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papaya Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Papaya
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Papaya
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.