Papaya vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and paprika:
- Papaya has 25.4 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Paprika has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than papaya.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and papaya has 85% less calories than paprika - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 55% |
| Fat | 5% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 80% less carbohydrates than paprika - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 25.4 times less saturated fat than paprika - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 66 times more Vitamin C than paprika - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 96 times more Vitamin E than papaya - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than papaya - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both papaya and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Papaya | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 83 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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, paprika has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than paprika per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 595 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 7.361 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 paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and papaya has 90% less calories than paprika - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does papaya or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does papaya or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 83 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does papaya or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.