Prickly pear vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between prickly pear and papaya
- Prickly pear has more magnesium and fiber; however, papaya is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Papaya covers your daily need for vitamin C, 52% more than prickly pear.
- Prickly pear has 4 times more magnesium than papaya. While prickly pear has 85mg of magnesium, papaya has only 21mg.
- The glycemic index of papaya is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Prickly pears, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +304.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.072g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 60.9mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Folate | 6µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.357mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 10.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.072g | 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% |
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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
7%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
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)