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Squid vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Papaya

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Papaya is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Papaya.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Squid
9
:
1
Papaya
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +4236%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5700%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +4225%
Contains more Copper +2117.8%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 15% 5% 17% 2% 3% 15% 6% 4%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +4236%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +5700%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +4225%
Contains more Copper +2117.8%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +14833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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.
Squid
5
:
7
Papaya
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +616.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +54.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +616.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +54.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
:
2
Papaya
Contains more Protein +6810.6%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Other +761.5%
Contains more Carbs +559.8%
Contains more Water +44.1%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +6810.6%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Other +761.5%
Contains more Carbs +559.8%
Contains more Water +44.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
1
Papaya
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Papaya Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 9.12g Papaya
Protein 32.48g 0.47g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.26g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 10.82g Papaya
Calories 158kcal 43kcal Squid
Fructose 3.73g Papaya
Sugar 7.82g Squid
Fiber 0g 1.7g Papaya
Calcium 180mg 20mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.25mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 10mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 182mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 8mg Papaya
Zinc 3.46mg 0.08mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.045mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.04mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 0.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 47µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.3mg Papaya
Vitamin C 8.5mg 60.9mg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.023mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.027mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.357mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.191mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.038mg Squid
Folate 24µg 37µg Papaya
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.6µg Papaya
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.008mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.011mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.008mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.016mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.025mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.002mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.009mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.01mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.005mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.081g Papaya
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.072g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.058g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Papaya
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
110%
Squid
28%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Papaya
Papaya contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.