Papaya vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Tangerine has more alpha-carotene than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than tangerine.
- Tangerine has more thiamin, however, papaya contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and papaya are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 128% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin, however, papaya contains more folate. Both papaya and tangerine contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Papaya | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 85% more calcium than papaya - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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, tangerine has more alpha-carotene than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than tangerine per 100 grams. Both papaya and tangerine contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Papaya | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both papaya and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Papaya | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.048 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does tangerine or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.