Lemon juice vs. Papaya

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Papaya


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

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

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

  • Both lemon juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than papaya.
  • Papaya has more niacin.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, 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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Lemon juice has 49% less calories than papaya - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for papaya, 4:90:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Papaya
Protein 5% 4%
Carbohydrates 89% 90%
Fat 6% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Papaya has 467% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than papaya - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon juice and papaya are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 57% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Papaya has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Papaya and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon juice Papaya
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.023 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.191 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.038 MG
Folate 20 UG 37 UG

Minerals

calcium

Papaya has 233% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Papaya has 77% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, both lemon juice and papaya contain small amounts of myricetin.

Lemon juice Papaya
myricetin 0.02 mg 0.02 mg
Quercetin 0.37 mg ~
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.01 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,

Lemon juice Papaya
beta-carotene 1 UG 274 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 89 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 2 UG
lycopene ~ 1828 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon juice Papaya
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.047 G
Total 0.009 G 0.047 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon juice Papaya
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.011 G
Total 0.012 G 0.011 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice has 50% less calories than papaya - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.

Does lemon juice or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.