Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Pear

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 green Bartlett pear whole and sliced lengthwise on clean background
fruits

Pear

57Calories
0.4Protein
3.1Fiber
4.3Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-25%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 57 kcal, 14 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+31%
Papaya

Papaya provides 0.47 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.11 g, +31%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+82%
Pear

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+1.4 g, +82%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1316%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+56.6 mg, +1316%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Pear100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pear higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Pear
57 kcal3% DV

Pear provides 57 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+14 kcal, +33%).

ProteinPapaya higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Pear
0.36 g1% DV

Papaya provides 0.47 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.11 g, +31%).

CarbohydratesPear higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Pear
15.2 g6% DV

Pear provides 15.2 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+4.4 g, +41%).

Dietary FiberPear higher
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV
Pear
3.1 g11% DV

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+1.4 g, +82%).

Total FatPapaya higher
Papaya
0.26 g
Pear
0.14 g

Papaya provides 0.26 g vs 0.14 g in Pear (+0.12 g, +86%).

Total SugarsPear higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Pear
9.8 g20% DV

Pear provides 9.8 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+1.9 g, +25%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Pear
4.3 mg5% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+56.6 mg, +1316%).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Pear
0.12 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.12 mg in Pear (+0.18 mg, +150%).

Vitamin KPear higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Pear
4.4 µg4% DV

Pear provides 4.4 µg vs 2.6 µg in Papaya (+1.8 µg, +69%).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Pear
7.0 µg2% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 7.0 µg in Pear (+30 µg, +429%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV
Pear
0.01 mg1% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Papaya higher
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Pear
0.16 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.36 mg vs 0.16 mg in Pear (+0.20 mg, +122%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Papaya higher
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Pear
0.05 mg1% DV

Papaya provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Papaya and Pear provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Pear
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Pear
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumPapaya higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Pear
116 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 182 mg vs 116 mg in Pear (+66.0 mg, +57%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Pear
9.0 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Pear (+11.0 mg, +122%).

IronPapaya higher
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Pear
0.18 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.25 mg vs 0.18 mg in Pear (+0.07 mg, +39%).

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV
Pear
7.0 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pear (+14.0 mg, +200%).

PhosphorusPear higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Pear
12.0 mg1% DV

Pear provides 12.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+2.0 mg, +20%).

ZincSimilar
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Pear
0.10 mg1% DV

Both Papaya and Pear provide similar amounts of zinc (0.08 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPapaya higher
Papaya
0.08 g
Pear
0.01 g

Papaya provides slightly more saturated fat (0.08 g vs 0.01 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Papaya leads in 14 categories while Pear leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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