Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Guava

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total FatGuava higher
Papaya
0.26 g
Guava
0.95 g1% DV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Guava
0 µg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Papaya and Guava provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.02 mg).

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

Both Papaya and Guava provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Guava
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Guava
2.0 mg

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

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

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

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

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

IronSimilar
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Guava
0.26 mg1% DV

Both Papaya and Guava provide similar amounts of iron (0.25 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparison Summary

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

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