Lime vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and papaya:
- Both lime and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Lime has 3.6 times less sugar than papaya.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Papaya has more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than papaya - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 3.6 times less sugar than papaya - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and papaya are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 109% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 22 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more niacin and folate. Both lime and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 65% more calcium than papaya - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 78% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.02 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,
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 274 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 lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.036 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does lime or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.