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Paprika vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Papaya

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin K, yet Papaya is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Paprika is 268% higher.
  • Paprika contains 97 times more Vitamin E than Papaya. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E, while Papaya contains 0.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +747.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1045%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1152.7%
Contains more IronIron +8356%
Contains more CopperCopper +1484.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5312.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3040%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3875%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%

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.
Paprika
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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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +5084.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2717.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5534.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +744.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6666.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +2908.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4857.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399%
Contains more OtherOther +1884.6%
Contains more WaterWater +683.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +2254.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13289.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Papaya
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52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 4.09 g
Fructose: 3.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Papaya Opinion
Calories 282kcal 43kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 0.47g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.26g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 60.9mg Papaya
Net carbs 19.09g 9.12g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 10.82g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 21mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 20mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 182mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.25mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 7.82g Papaya
Fiber 34.9g 1.7g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.045mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.08mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 10mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 8mg Papaya
Vitamin A 49254IU 950IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 47µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.3mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.04mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.023mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.027mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.357mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.191mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.038mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.6µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 37µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg 6.1mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.081g Papaya
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.072g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.058g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.008mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.011mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.008mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.016mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.025mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.002mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.009mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.01mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.005mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g 3.73g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
26%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.

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