Papaya vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and strawberries:
- Both strawberries and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to strawberries for fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:90:6 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 85% |
| Fat | 6% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and papaya are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry is very similar to strawberry for Vitamin C - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 46 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both papaya and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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, both papaya and strawberries contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.5 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.11 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,
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both papaya and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Papaya or Strawberries .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does strawberries or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.