Papaya vs. Beets

Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Beets


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

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

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

  • Beet has more folate.
  • Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of papaya and beets 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:90:6 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Papaya Beets
Protein 4% 14%
Carbohydrates 90% 82%
Fat 6% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than papaya - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Papaya has 22 times more Vitamin A than beet - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Papaya Beets
Thiamin 0.023 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.027 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.357 MG 0.334 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.191 MG 0.155 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.067 MG
Folate 37 UG 109 UG

Minerals

calcium

Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calcium - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.

iron

Beet has 220% more iron than papaya - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 79% more potassium than papaya - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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,

Papaya Beets
apigenin 0.01 mg ~
luteolin 0.02 mg 0.37 mg
kaempferol 0.01 mg ~
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin ~ 0.13 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,

Papaya Beets
beta-carotene 274 UG 20 UG
alpha-carotene 2 UG ~
lycopene 1828 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.

Papaya Beets
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.005 G
Total 0.047 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

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

Papaya Beets
linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.055 G
Total 0.011 G 0.055 G



Customize your serving size


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

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FAQ

Does beets or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.

Does beets or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.

Does beets or papaya contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than papaya - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and papaya has 182mg of potassium.

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