Papaya vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has more Vitamin B6.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for carbs. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 92% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than papaya - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and papaya are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than papaya - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more Vitamin B6. Both papaya and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Papaya | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 60% more calcium than papaya - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 256% more iron than papaya - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 30% more potassium than papaya - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 3767 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.057 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does baby carrots or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.