Lemon juice vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and papaya:
- Both lemon juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than papaya.
- Papaya has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 49% less calories than papaya - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has 467% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 68% less sugar than papaya - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and papaya are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 57% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more niacin. Both lemon juice and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 233% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 77% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, both lemon juice and papaya contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 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,
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 274 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1828 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.012 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 50% less calories than papaya - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does lemon juice or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.