Apple vs Papaya – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing apple to papaya, we picked the papaya.
Why?
Both do have their merits, but ultimately, it wasn’t close:
In terms of macros, apples have more fiber and carbs, while papaya has more protein. Since the protein is negligible and the fiber difference is greatest, this means a marginal win for apples here.
In the category of vitamins, apples are not higher in any vitamin, while papayas have more of vitamins A, B1, B3, B5, B7, B9, C, E, and K, for a total win in this round.
Looking at minerals, apples have the tiniest bit more phosphorus (so close that simply using slightly different soil could swing it), while papayas have more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, and zinc, winning easily.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for papaya, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good, and apple’s fiber content is great!
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