Side-by-Side Comparison

Orange vs Papaya

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
fruits

Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit 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
-9%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 47 kcal, 4 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+100%
Orange

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.47 g, +100%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+41%
Orange

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.70 g, +41%).

Higher Vitamin C
+14%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 53.2 mg in Orange (+7.7 mg, +14%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Orange100 g edible portion
Papaya100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Orange higher
Orange
47 kcal2% DV
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV

Orange provides 47 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+4 kcal, +9%).

ProteinOrange higher
Orange
0.94 g2% DV
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.47 g, +100%).

CarbohydratesOrange higher
Orange
11.8 g4% DV
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV

Orange provides 11.8 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+0.93 g, +9%).

Dietary FiberOrange higher
Orange
2.4 g9% DV
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV

Orange provides 2.4 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.70 g, +41%).

Total FatPapaya higher
Orange
0.12 g
Papaya
0.26 g

Papaya provides 0.26 g vs 0.12 g in Orange (+0.14 g, +117%).

Total SugarsOrange higher
Orange
9.4 g19% DV
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+1.5 g, +20%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 53.2 mg in Orange (+7.7 mg, +14%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Orange
11 µg1% DV
Papaya
47 µg5% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 11 µg in Orange (+36 µg, +327%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Orange
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.18 mg in Orange (+0.12 mg, +67%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Orange
0 µg
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV

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

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Orange
30 µg8% DV
Papaya
37 µg9% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 30 µg in Orange (+7.0 µg, +23%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg vs 0.02 mg).

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Papaya higher
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.36 mg vs 0.28 mg in Orange (+0.08 mg, +27%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Orange higher
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV

Orange provides 0.25 mg vs 0.19 mg in Papaya (+0.06 mg, +31%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV

Both Orange and Papaya provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.06 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Orange
0 µg
Papaya
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Orange
0 mg
Papaya
8.0 mg

Papaya has higher sodium (8.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumSimilar
Orange
181 mg4% DV
Papaya
182 mg4% DV

Both Orange and Papaya provide similar amounts of potassium (181 mg).

CalciumOrange higher
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 20.0 mg in Papaya (+20.0 mg, +100%).

IronPapaya higher
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.25 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.15 mg, +150%).

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Orange (+11.0 mg, +110%).

PhosphorusOrange higher
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV

Orange provides 14.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+4.0 mg, +40%).

ZincSimilar
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV

Both Orange and Papaya provide similar amounts of zinc (0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPapaya higher
Orange
0.02 g
Papaya
0.08 g

Papaya provides slightly more saturated fat (0.08 g vs 0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Orange leads in 9 categories while Papaya leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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