Side-by-Side Comparison

Guava vs Papaya

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh guava sliced open displaying vibrant pink flesh and seeds on neutral background
fruits

Guava

68Calories
2.5Protein
5.4Fiber
228.3Vit 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
-37%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 68 kcal, 25 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+443%
Guava

Guava provides 2.6 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+2.1 g, +443%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+218%
Guava

Guava provides 5.4 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+3.7 g, +218%).

Higher Vitamin C
+275%
Guava

Guava provides 228 mg vs 60.9 mg in Papaya (+167 mg, +275%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Guava100 g edible portion
Papaya100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Guava higher
Guava
68 kcal3% DV
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV

Guava provides 68 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+25 kcal, +58%).

ProteinGuava higher
Guava
2.6 g5% DV
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV

Guava provides 2.6 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+2.1 g, +443%).

CarbohydratesGuava higher
Guava
14.3 g5% DV
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV

Guava provides 14.3 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+3.5 g, +32%).

Dietary FiberGuava higher
Guava
5.4 g19% DV
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV

Guava provides 5.4 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+3.7 g, +218%).

Total FatGuava higher
Guava
0.95 g1% DV
Papaya
0.26 g

Guava provides 0.95 g vs 0.26 g in Papaya (+0.69 g, +265%).

Total SugarsGuava higher
Guava
8.9 g18% DV
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV

Guava provides 8.9 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+1.1 g, +14%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CGuava higher
Guava
228 mg254% DV
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV

Guava provides 228 mg vs 60.9 mg in Papaya (+167 mg, +275%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Guava
31 µg3% DV
Papaya
47 µg5% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 31 µg in Guava (+16 µg, +52%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Guava
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Vitamin EGuava higher
Guava
0.73 mg5% DV
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV

Guava provides 0.73 mg vs 0.30 mg in Papaya (+0.43 mg, +143%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Guava
2.6 µg2% DV
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV

Both Guava and Papaya provide similar amounts of vitamin k (2.6 µg).

Folate (DFE)Guava higher
Guava
49 µg12% DV
Papaya
37 µg9% DV

Guava provides 49 µg vs 37 µg in Papaya (+12 µg, +32%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Guava
0.07 mg6% DV
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Guava and Papaya provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.07 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Guava
0.04 mg3% DV
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Guava and Papaya provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Guava higher
Guava
1.1 mg7% DV
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV

Guava provides 1.1 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.73 mg, +204%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Guava higher
Guava
0.45 mg9% DV
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV

Guava provides 0.45 mg vs 0.19 mg in Papaya (+0.26 mg, +136%).

Vitamin B6Guava higher
Guava
0.11 mg6% DV
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV

Guava provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Guava
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Guava
2.0 mg
Papaya
8.0 mg

Papaya provides 8.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Guava (+6.0 mg, +300%).

PotassiumGuava higher
Guava
417 mg9% DV
Papaya
182 mg4% DV

Guava provides 417 mg vs 182 mg in Papaya (+235 mg, +129%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Guava
18.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 18.0 mg in Guava (+2.0 mg, +11%).

IronSimilar
Guava
0.26 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV

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

MagnesiumGuava higher
Guava
22.0 mg5% DV
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV

Guava provides 22.0 mg vs 21.0 mg in Papaya (+1.0 mg, +5%).

PhosphorusGuava higher
Guava
40.0 mg3% DV
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV

Guava provides 40.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+30.0 mg, +300%).

ZincGuava higher
Guava
0.23 mg2% DV
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV

Guava provides 0.23 mg vs 0.08 mg in Papaya (+0.15 mg, +188%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatGuava higher
Guava
0.27 g1% DV
Papaya
0.08 g

Guava provides 0.27 g vs 0.08 g in Papaya (+0.19 g, +238%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Guava leads in 17 categories while Papaya leads in 3.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Guava has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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