Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Papaya

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
fruits

Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit C
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Clean papaya half showing vibrant orange flesh and glistening black seeds
fruits

Papaya

43Calories
0.5Protein
1.7Fiber
60.9Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-52%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 89 kcal, 46 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+132%
Banana

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.62 g, +132%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+53%
Banana

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.90 g, +53%).

Higher Vitamin C
+600%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+52.2 mg, +600%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Papaya100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Banana higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV

Banana provides 89 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+46 kcal, +107%).

ProteinBanana higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.62 g, +132%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+12.0 g, +111%).

Dietary FiberBanana higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.90 g, +53%).

Total FatBanana higher
Banana
0.33 g
Papaya
0.26 g

Banana provides 0.33 g vs 0.26 g in Papaya (+0.07 g, +27%).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+4.4 g, +56%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+52.2 mg, +600%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Papaya
47 µg5% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+44 µg, +1467%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.10 mg in Banana (+0.20 mg, +200%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV

Papaya provides 2.6 µg vs 0.5 µg in Banana (+2.1 µg, +420%).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Papaya
37 µg9% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 20 µg in Banana (+17 µg, +85%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Banana higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV

Banana provides 0.67 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.31 mg, +86%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.19 mg in Papaya (+0.14 mg, +75%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.04 mg in Papaya (+0.33 mg, +866%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Banana
1.0 mg
Papaya
8.0 mg

Papaya provides 8.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Banana (+7.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumBanana higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Papaya
182 mg4% DV

Banana provides 358 mg vs 182 mg in Papaya (+176 mg, +97%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+15.0 mg, +300%).

IronSimilar
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of iron (0.26 mg).

MagnesiumBanana higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV

Banana provides 27.0 mg vs 21.0 mg in Papaya (+6.0 mg, +29%).

PhosphorusBanana higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV

Banana provides 22.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+12.0 mg, +120%).

ZincBanana higher
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV

Banana provides slightly more zinc (0.15 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Papaya
0.08 g

Both Banana and Papaya provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.11 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 13 categories while Papaya leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Banana has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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