Papaya vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and chili pepper:
- Both papaya and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both papaya and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 298% more Vitamin C than papaya - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more pantothenic acid. Both papaya and chili pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Papaya | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 380% more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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 | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 14.7 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, chili pepper has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.104 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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does papaya or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does papaya or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.