Apple Juice vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and papaya:
- Papaya has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is heavier in carbs and similar to papaya for protein and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple juice - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and apple juice are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 66 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has more Vitamin A than apple juice - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 150% more calcium than apple juice - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 80% more potassium than apple juice - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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 apple juice and papaya contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 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,
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 89 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 274 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 apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.011 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does papaya or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does papaya or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.