Cherries vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and papaya:
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Papaya has more niacin and folate.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya has 32% less calories than cherry - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries 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:
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 24% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya has 39% less sugar than cherry - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and cherries are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 770% more Vitamin C than cherry - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 14 times more Vitamin A than cherry - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more niacin and folate. Both cherries and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 22% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries and papaya contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 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, both cherries and papaya contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 274 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1828 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and papaya contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.027 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 cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya has 30% less calories than cherry - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does papaya or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.