How many calories are in one papaya?

Papaya has 68 calories per papaya or 43 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one papaya?

A single papaya contains 0.7 grams of protein. Papaya is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in papaya?

Papaya is an excellent source of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. It also contains significant amounts of Vitamin A, calcium and magnesium.

Does papaya contain antioxidants?

Papaya contains a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

What's similar to papaya in cooking?

Mango, watermelon, kiwi, honeydew, grapefruit, pineapple and lime are similar to, or commonly paired with papaya in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Papaya

Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It also has significant amounts of Vitamin A. One papaya contains about 68 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to papaya, including broccoli, brussels sprouts, pineapple and orange juice.

We compared the key nutrients in papaya (Vitamin C and Vitamin A) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

plants and vegetables: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Red Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, Chili Pepper, Cabbage, Cauliflower

fruits: Pineapple, Orange Juice, Strawberries, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Mango, Grapefruit, Orange Zest, Tangerine, Persimmon, Lemon Zest, Guava Juice

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to papaya are below.

plants and vegetables

Several plants and vegetables offer similar nutrients to papaya including broccoli, brussels sprouts, red bell pepper, jalapeno and chili pepper.

Broccoli

Similarity: > 99%

More nutritionally dense than papaya, broccoli is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, broccoli contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and broccoli:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Broccoli (1 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	89
47	Vitamin A (UG)	31

However, papaya does contain more than broccoli by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	34
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.6
7.8	sugar (G)	1.7
0.47	protein (G)	2.8
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.11
61	Vitamin C (MG)	89
47	Vitamin A (UG)	31
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.78
20	calcium (MG)	47
0.25	iron (MG)	0.73
182	potassium (MG)	316
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.12
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.64
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.57
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
37	folate (UG)	63

0.997 | 0.997 | 3.53 Complete Comparison:
Broccoli vs. Papaya

Brussels Sprouts

Similarity: > 99%

More nutritionally dense than papaya, brussels sprouts are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, brussels sprouts contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and brussels sprouts:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Brussels Sprouts (1.25 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	85
47	Vitamin A (UG)	38

However, papaya does contain more than brussels sprouts by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	43
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	3.8
7.8	sugar (G)	2.2
0.47	protein (G)	3.4
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.06
61	Vitamin C (MG)	85
47	Vitamin A (UG)	38
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.88
20	calcium (MG)	42
0.25	iron (MG)	1.4
182	potassium (MG)	389
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.14
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.75
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.22
37	folate (UG)	61

0.996 | 0.996 | 3.77 Complete Comparison:
Brussels Sprouts vs. Papaya

Red Bell Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Red bell pepper is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, red bell pepper contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and red bell pepper:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Red Bell Pepper (5/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	128
47	Vitamin A (UG)	157

However, papaya does contain more calcium than red bell pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	26
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
7.8	sugar (G)	4.2
0.47	protein (G)	0.99
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.06
61	Vitamin C (MG)	128
47	Vitamin A (UG)	157
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	1.6
20	calcium (MG)	7
0.25	iron (MG)	0.43
182	potassium (MG)	211
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
37	folate (UG)	46

0.994 | 0.994 | 2.42 Complete Comparison:
Red Bell Pepper vs. Papaya

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 95%

Jalapeno is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, jalapeno contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E, iron, potassium and niacin than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and jalapeno:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	119
47	Vitamin A (UG)	54

However, papaya does contain more calcium than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	29
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
7.8	sugar (G)	4.1
0.47	protein (G)	0.91
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.09
61	Vitamin C (MG)	119
47	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
20	calcium (MG)	12
0.25	iron (MG)	0.25
182	potassium (MG)	248
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.36	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
37	folate (UG)	27

0.994 | 0.994 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Papaya

Chili Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Chili pepper is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, chili pepper contains more iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and chili pepper:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	243
47	Vitamin A (UG)	59

However, papaya

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	40
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
7.8	sugar (G)	5.1
0.47	protein (G)	2
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	243
47	Vitamin A (UG)	59
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.69
20	calcium (MG)	18
0.25	iron (MG)	1.2
182	potassium (MG)	340
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.95
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.28
37	folate (UG)	23

0.987 | 0.987 | 2.52 Complete Comparison:
Chili Pepper vs. Papaya

Cabbage

Similarity: > 95%

Cabbage is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cabbage contains more dietary fiber, calcium and Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and cabbage:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Cabbage (about 1 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	37
47	Vitamin A (UG)	5

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than cabbage by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	25
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.5
7.8	sugar (G)	3.2
0.47	protein (G)	1.3
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.03
61	Vitamin C (MG)	37
47	Vitamin A (UG)	5
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
20	calcium (MG)	40
0.25	iron (MG)	0.47
182	potassium (MG)	170
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.23
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
37	folate (UG)	43

0.983 | 0.983 | 2.2 Complete Comparison:
Cabbage vs. Papaya

Cauliflower

Similarity: > 95%

Cauliflower is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cauliflower contains more potassium, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and cauliflower:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Cauliflower (7/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	48
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than cauliflower by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	25
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2
7.8	sugar (G)	1.9
0.47	protein (G)	1.9
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.13
61	Vitamin C (MG)	48
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.08
20	calcium (MG)	22
0.25	iron (MG)	0.42
182	potassium (MG)	299
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.51
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.67
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
37	folate (UG)	57

0.975 | 0.975 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Cauliflower vs. Papaya

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to papaya. Pineapple, orange juice, strawberries, kiwi and orange are all high in Vitamin C and or Vitamin A.

Pineapple

Similarity: > 99%

Pineapple is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, pineapple contains more Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and pineapple:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Pineapple (5/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	48
47	Vitamin A (UG)	3

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than pineapple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	50
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
7.8	sugar (G)	9.9
0.47	protein (G)	0.54
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.01
61	Vitamin C (MG)	48
47	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
20	calcium (MG)	13
0.25	iron (MG)	0.29
182	potassium (MG)	109
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.5
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
37	folate (UG)	18

0.995 | 0.995 | 1.77 Complete Comparison:
Pineapple vs. Papaya

Orange Juice

Similarity: > 99%

Orange juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of papaya and orange juice:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Orange Juice (3/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	50
47	Vitamin A (UG)	10

However, papaya does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and calcium than orange juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	45
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
7.8	sugar (G)	8.4
0.47	protein (G)	0.7
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	50
47	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
20	calcium (MG)	11
0.25	iron (MG)	0.2
182	potassium (MG)	200
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
37	folate (UG)	30

0.995 | 0.995 | 1.24 Complete Comparison:
Orange Juice vs. Papaya

Strawberries

Similarity: > 99%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of papaya and strawberries:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	59
47	Vitamin A (UG)	1

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	32
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2
7.8	sugar (G)	4.9
0.47	protein (G)	0.67
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	59
47	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
20	calcium (MG)	16
0.25	iron (MG)	0.41
182	potassium (MG)	153
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
37	folate (UG)	24

0.995 | 0.995 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Papaya

Kiwi

Similarity: > 95%

Kiwi is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, kiwi contains more dietary fiber, calcium and potassium than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and kiwi:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	93
47	Vitamin A (UG)	4

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	61
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	3
7.8	sugar (G)	9
0.47	protein (G)	1.1
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.03
61	Vitamin C (MG)	93
47	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
20	calcium (MG)	34
0.25	iron (MG)	0.31
182	potassium (MG)	312
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.34
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
37	folate (UG)	25

0.994 | 0.994 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Papaya

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange contains more dietary fiber, calcium and thiamin than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and orange:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Orange (1/2 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	45
47	Vitamin A (UG)	11

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	46
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
7.8	sugar (G)	9.1
0.47	protein (G)	0.7
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.03
61	Vitamin C (MG)	45
47	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
20	calcium (MG)	43
0.25	iron (MG)	0.09
182	potassium (MG)	169
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
37	folate (UG)	17

0.992 | 0.992 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Papaya

Lemon

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lemon contains more dietary fiber than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and lemon:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	53
47	Vitamin A (UG)	1

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A and potassium than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	29
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
7.8	sugar (G)	2.5
0.47	protein (G)	1.1
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.04
61	Vitamin C (MG)	53
47	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
20	calcium (MG)	26
0.25	iron (MG)	0.6
182	potassium (MG)	138
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
37	folate (UG)	11

0.99 | 0.99 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Papaya

Mango

Similarity: > 95%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and mango:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Mango (5/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	36
47	Vitamin A (UG)	54

However, papaya does contain more calcium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	60
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
7.8	sugar (G)	14
0.47	protein (G)	0.82
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.09
61	Vitamin C (MG)	36
47	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
20	calcium (MG)	11
0.25	iron (MG)	0.16
182	potassium (MG)	168
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
37	folate (UG)	43

0.988 | 0.988 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Papaya

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 95%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of papaya and grapefruit:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	31
47	Vitamin A (UG)	58

However, papaya does contain more potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	42
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
7.8	sugar (G)	6.9
0.47	protein (G)	0.77
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	31
47	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
20	calcium (MG)	22
0.25	iron (MG)	0.08
182	potassium (MG)	135
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
37	folate (UG)	13

0.986 | 0.986 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Papaya

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 95%

Orange zest is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, orange zest contains more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and thiamin than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and orange zest:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	136
47	Vitamin A (UG)	21

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	97
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	11
7.8	sugar (G)	0
0.47	protein (G)	1.5
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	136
47	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
20	calcium (MG)	161
0.25	iron (MG)	0.8
182	potassium (MG)	212
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.9
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
37	folate (UG)	30

0.981 | 0.981 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Papaya

Tangerine

Similarity: > 95%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more calcium than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and tangerine:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	27
47	Vitamin A (UG)	34

However, papaya

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	53
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
7.8	sugar (G)	11
0.47	protein (G)	0.81
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.04
61	Vitamin C (MG)	27
47	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
20	calcium (MG)	37
0.25	iron (MG)	0.15
182	potassium (MG)	166
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
37	folate (UG)	16

0.979 | 0.979 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Papaya

Persimmon

Similarity: > 95%

Persimmon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, persimmon contains more iron and potassium than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and persimmon:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Persimmon (4 fruits)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	66
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0

However, papaya does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, thiamin and riboflavin than persimmon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	127
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	0
7.8	sugar (G)	0
0.47	protein (G)	0.8
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0
61	Vitamin C (MG)	66
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
20	calcium (MG)	27
0.25	iron (MG)	2.5
182	potassium (MG)	310
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.36	niacin (MG)	0
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
37	folate (UG)	0

0.977 | 0.977 | 1.44 Complete Comparison:
Persimmon vs. Papaya

Lemon Zest

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon zest is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, lemon zest contains more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than papaya.

For 100 grams of papaya and lemon zest:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	129
47	Vitamin A (UG)	3

However, papaya does contain more Vitamin A than lemon zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	47
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	11
7.8	sugar (G)	4.2
0.47	protein (G)	1.5
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.04
61	Vitamin C (MG)	129
47	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
20	calcium (MG)	134
0.25	iron (MG)	0.8
182	potassium (MG)	160
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.08
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
37	folate (UG)	13

0.976 | 0.976 | 2.31 Complete Comparison:
Lemon Zest vs. Papaya

Guava Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Guava juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of papaya and guava juice:

Papaya (3/4 cup)		Guava Juice (3/8 cup)
61	Vitamin C (MG)	21
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0

A higher water content, guava juice is less nutritionally dense than papaya. Papaya does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium, potassium and folate than guava juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

43	calories (KCAL)	63
1.7	dietary fiber (G)	1
7.8	sugar (G)	13
0.47	protein (G)	0.09
0.08	saturated fat (G)	0.02
61	Vitamin C (MG)	21
47	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
20	calcium (MG)	8
0.25	iron (MG)	0.38
182	potassium (MG)	39
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.36	niacin (MG)	0.17
0.19	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.01
37	folate (UG)	3

0.975 | 0.975 | 0.58 Complete Comparison:
Guava Juice vs. Papaya

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