Papaya vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and ginger:
- Ginger has 57% less sugar than papaya.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Papaya has 31 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and papaya has 87% less calories than ginger - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 85% less carbohydrates than ginger - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 729% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 57% less sugar than papaya - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 31 times less saturated fat than ginger - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 86 times more Vitamin C than ginger - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 22 times more Vitamin A than ginger - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Papaya and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate. Both papaya and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Papaya | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 78 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 625% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.706 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does papaya or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and papaya has 90% less calories than ginger - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does papaya or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does papaya or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 78 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does papaya or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.