Papaya vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and carrots:
- Carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than carrot.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and carrots are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 932% more Vitamin C than carrot - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both papaya and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 65% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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, both papaya and carrots contain small amounts of luteolin and myricetin.
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.21 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, carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than carrot per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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.
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FAQ
Does papaya or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does papaya or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.