Olives vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and papaya:
- Olive has more lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than olive.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Papaya has 27.1 times less saturated fat than olive.
- Papaya has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Papaya has signficantly more potassium than olive.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and papaya has 63% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to papaya for protein. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 91% |
| Fat | 77% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olives and papaya contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than papaya - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olives and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 27.1 times less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 66 times more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 176% more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olives and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olives | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than papaya - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than papaya - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has signficantly more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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,
| Olives | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 2.8 mg | 0.02 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 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, olive has more lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than olive per 100 grams. Both olives and papaya contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Olives | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 198 UG | 274 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 510 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1828 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Olives | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.055 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.684 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 olives or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and papaya has 60% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does olives or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olives and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or papaya contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than papaya - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
Does olives or papaya contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than papaya - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.