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Saffron vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Papaya

  • Papaya has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1233% more than Papaya.
  • Saffron has 44 times more Iron than Papaya. While Saffron has 11.1mg of Iron, Papaya has only 0.25mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +847.3%
Contains more IronIron +4340%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2420%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70920%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%

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.
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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% 57% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2557.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Papaya
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2331.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +504.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1297.4%
Contains more WaterWater +640%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +495.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3463.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Papaya Opinion
Calories 310kcal 43kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.47g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.26g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 60.9mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 9.12g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 10.82g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 21mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 20mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 182mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.25mg Saffron
Sugar 7.82g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.045mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.08mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 10mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 8mg Papaya
Vitamin A 530IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.3mg Papaya
Manganese 28.408mg 0.04mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.023mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.027mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.357mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.038mg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.6µg Papaya
Folate 93µg 37µg Saffron
Choline 6.1mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.081g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.072g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.058g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.008mg Papaya
Threonine 0.011mg Papaya
Isoleucine 0.008mg Papaya
Leucine 0.016mg Papaya
Lysine 0.025mg Papaya
Methionine 0.002mg Papaya
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Papaya
Valine 0.01mg Papaya
Histidine 0.005mg Papaya
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Papaya
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Saffron
26%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Papaya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169926/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.