Papaya vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and beets:
- Beet has more folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:90:6 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 82% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than papaya - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and papaya are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g 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 11 times more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 22 times more Vitamin A than beet - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more folate. Both papaya and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calcium - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 220% more iron than papaya - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 79% more potassium than papaya - beet has 325mg 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,
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 0.37 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.13 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,
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 20 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beet has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.055 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 Papaya or Beets .
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FAQ
Does beets or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does beets or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or papaya contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than papaya - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and papaya has 182mg of potassium.