Pineapple vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pineapple and papaya
- Pineapple has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B6; however, papaya has more vitamin C.
- Pineapple's daily need coverage for manganese is 39% more.
- Pineapple has 3 times more vitamin B6 than papaya. Pineapple has 0.112mg of vitamin B6, while papaya has 0.038mg.
- Papaya is lower in sugar.
- Pineapple has a higher glycemic index than papaya.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Papayas, raw.
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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 IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2217.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +243.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +453.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +136.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +75.9% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.927mg | 0.04mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 47.8mg | 60.9mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.023mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.12g | 3.73g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.12g | 10.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.357mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.54g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.72g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.85g | 7.82g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.009g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.024mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.024mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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