Egg vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and papaya:
- Egg has 14 times less carbohydrates than papaya.
- Egg has 20.1 times less sugar than papaya.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more beta-carotene and lycopene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than papaya.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than papaya.
- Papaya has 37.5 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and papaya has 70% less calories than egg - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to papaya per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 91% |
| Fat | 62% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 14 times less carbohydrates than papaya - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 20.1 times less sugar than papaya - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 37.5 times less saturated fat than egg - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and papaya are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and papaya has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 240% more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than papaya - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Papaya and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more niacin. Both egg and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Egg | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 37 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 32% more potassium than egg - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more beta-carotene and lycopene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 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, egg has more DHA than papaya per 100 grams. Both egg and papaya contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.047 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Egg | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.011 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.
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FAQ
Does papaya or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and papaya has 70% less calories than egg - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is papaya or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does papaya or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 14 times fewer carbohydrates than papaya - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.