Apricot vs. Papaya

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Papaya


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apricot versus papaya (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and papaya:

  • Apricot has more beta-carotene than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than apricot.
  • Apricot is a great source of potassium.
  • Papaya has more folate.
  • Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and papaya is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to papaya for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Papaya
Protein 11% 4%
Carbohydrates 83% 91%
Fat 7% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both papaya and apricot are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 509% more Vitamin C than apricot - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apricot has 104% more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Papaya has more folate. Both apricot and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Apricot Papaya
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.023 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 0.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG 0.191 MG
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 0.038 MG
Folate 9 UG 37 UG

Minerals

calcium

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

potassium

Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 42% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Apricot Papaya
kaempferol 0.63 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 1.63 mg ~
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
myricetin ~ 0.02 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, apricot has more beta-carotene than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and papaya contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apricot Papaya
beta-carotene 1094 UG 274 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG 2 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 89 UG
lycopene ~ 1828 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.

Apricot Papaya
linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.011 G
Total 0.077 G 0.011 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does papaya or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.

Does papaya or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.