Papaya vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and eggplant:
- Eggplant has 55% less sugar than papaya.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 82% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 76% more dietary fiber than papaya - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 55% less sugar than papaya - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and papaya are low in saturated fat - eggplant 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 26 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 46 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both papaya and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Papaya | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 122% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 26% more potassium than papaya - eggplant has 229mg 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.04 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.063 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does eggplant or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.