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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, lighter in fat and similar to papaya for protein. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for papaya, 4:90:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Juice Papaya
Protein 1% 4%
Carbohydrates 97% 90%
Fat 2% 6%
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

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

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple Juice or Papaya .

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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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.

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