Avocado or Papaya – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing avocado to papaya, we picked the avocado.
Why?
Both are great! But…
In terms of macros, avocado has 4x the fiber and 4x the protein as well as 56x the fat (famously healthy fats, mostly monounsaturated, including a complement of omega-3s), while papaya has slightly more carbs. An easy first-round win for avocado.
In the category of vitamins, avocado has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, E, and K, while papaya has more of vitamins A and C; another clear win for avocado.
Looking at minerals, avocado has more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while papaya has more calcium and selenium; a third win in a row for avocado.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for avocado, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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