Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Pineapple

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 ripe pineapple whole and sliced into juicy golden spears
fruits

Pineapple

50Calories
0.5Protein
1.4Fiber
47.8Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-14%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 50 kcal, 7 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+15%
Pineapple

Pineapple provides 0.54 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.07 g, +15%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+21%
Papaya

Papaya provides 1.7 g vs 1.4 g in Pineapple (+0.30 g, +21%).

Higher Vitamin C
+27%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 47.8 mg in Pineapple (+13.1 mg, +27%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Pineapple100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pineapple higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Pineapple
50 kcal3% DV

Pineapple provides 50 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+7 kcal, +16%).

ProteinPineapple higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Pineapple
0.54 g1% DV

Pineapple provides 0.54 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.07 g, +15%).

CarbohydratesPineapple higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Pineapple
13.1 g5% DV

Pineapple provides 13.1 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+2.3 g, +21%).

Dietary FiberPapaya higher
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV
Pineapple
1.4 g5% DV

Papaya provides 1.7 g vs 1.4 g in Pineapple (+0.30 g, +21%).

Total FatPapaya higher
Papaya
0.26 g
Pineapple
0.12 g

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

Total SugarsPineapple higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Pineapple
9.9 g20% DV

Pineapple provides 9.9 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+2.0 g, +26%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Pineapple
47.8 mg53% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 47.8 mg in Pineapple (+13.1 mg, +27%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Papaya
47 µg5% DV
Pineapple
3.0 µg

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 3.0 µg in Pineapple (+44 µg, +1467%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Pineapple
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.02 mg

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.02 mg in Pineapple (+0.28 mg, +1400%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Pineapple
0.7 µg1% DV

Papaya provides 2.6 µg vs 0.7 µg in Pineapple (+1.9 µg, +271%).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Pineapple
18 µg5% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 18 µg in Pineapple (+19 µg, +106%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Pineapple higher
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.08 mg7% DV

Pineapple provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.08 mg vs 0.02 mg).

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Pineapple higher
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.50 mg3% DV

Pineapple provides 0.50 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.14 mg, +40%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Pineapple
0.21 mg4% DV

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

Vitamin B6Pineapple higher
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV
Pineapple
0.11 mg7% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Pineapple
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Pineapple
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumPapaya higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Pineapple
109 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 182 mg vs 109 mg in Pineapple (+73.0 mg, +67%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Pineapple
13.0 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 13.0 mg in Pineapple (+7.0 mg, +54%).

IronSimilar
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Pineapple
0.29 mg2% DV

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

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV
Pineapple
12.0 mg3% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Pineapple (+9.0 mg, +75%).

PhosphorusPapaya higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Pineapple
8.0 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 10.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Pineapple (+2.0 mg, +25%).

ZincSimilar
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Pineapple
0.12 mg1% DV

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPapaya higher
Papaya
0.08 g
Pineapple
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 13 categories while Pineapple leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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