Milk vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and papaya:
- Milk has 56% less carbohydrates than papaya.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more niacin and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Papaya has 14.5 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to papaya per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 91% |
| Fat | 35% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 56% less carbohydrates than papaya - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 602% more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 14.5 times less saturated fat than milk - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and papaya are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and papaya are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg 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 303 times more Vitamin C than milk - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than papaya - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 37 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 30% more potassium than milk - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 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 milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Milk | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.066 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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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does papaya or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and milk contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does papaya or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than papaya - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.