Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Papaya

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
fruits

Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit 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
-33%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 43 kcal, 14 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+134%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.63 g, +134%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+65%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+1.1 g, +65%).

Higher Vitamin C
+15%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 53.0 mg in Lemon (+7.9 mg, +15%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Papaya100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Papaya higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV

Papaya provides 43 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+14 kcal, +48%).

ProteinLemon higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.63 g, +134%).

CarbohydratesPapaya higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV

Papaya provides 10.8 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+1.5 g, +16%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+1.1 g, +65%).

Total FatSimilar
Lemon
0.30 g
Papaya
0.26 g

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of total fat (0.30 g).

Total SugarsPapaya higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV

Papaya provides 7.8 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+5.3 g, +213%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 53.0 mg in Lemon (+7.9 mg, +15%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Lemon
1.0 µg
Papaya
47 µg5% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+46 µg, +4600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.15 mg in Lemon (+0.15 mg, +100%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Lemon
0 µg
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV

Papaya has higher vitamin k (2.6 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Papaya
37 µg9% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+26 µg, +236%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Papaya higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.36 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.26 mg, +257%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Papaya
8.0 mg

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

PotassiumPapaya higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Papaya
182 mg4% DV

Papaya provides 182 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+44.0 mg, +32%).

CalciumLemon higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 20.0 mg in Papaya (+6.0 mg, +30%).

IronLemon higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.25 mg in Papaya (+0.35 mg, +140%).

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+13.0 mg, +163%).

PhosphorusLemon higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 16.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+6.0 mg, +60%).

ZincSimilar
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of zinc (0.06 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Papaya
0.08 g

Both Lemon and Papaya provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.04 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 5 categories while Papaya leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 9 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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