Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Plums

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 deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-7%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 46 kcal, 3 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+49%
Plums

Plums provides 0.70 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.23 g, +49%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+21%
Papaya

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

Higher Vitamin C
+541%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+51.4 mg, +541%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Plums100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Plums higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Plums
46 kcal2% DV

Plums provides 46 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+3 kcal, +7%).

ProteinPlums higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Plums
0.70 g1% DV

Plums provides 0.70 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.23 g, +49%).

CarbohydratesPlums higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Plums
11.4 g4% DV

Plums provides 11.4 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+0.60 g, +6%).

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

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

Total FatSimilar
Papaya
0.26 g
Plums
0.28 g

Both Papaya and Plums provide similar amounts of total fat (0.26 g).

Total SugarsPlums higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Plums
9.9 g20% DV

Plums provides 9.9 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+2.1 g, +27%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 9.5 mg in Plums (+51.4 mg, +541%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Papaya
47 µg5% DV
Plums
17 µg2% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 17 µg in Plums (+30 µg, +176%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV

Both Papaya and Plums provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.30 mg).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV

Plums provides 6.4 µg vs 2.6 µg in Papaya (+3.8 µg, +146%).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 5.0 µg in Plums (+32 µg, +640%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

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

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

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Plums higher
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Plums
0.42 mg3% DV

Plums provides 0.42 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.06 mg, +17%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Papaya higher
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV

Papaya provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.14 mg).

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Plums
0 mg

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

PotassiumPapaya higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Plums
157 mg3% DV

Papaya provides 182 mg vs 157 mg in Plums (+25.0 mg, +16%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Plums
6.0 mg

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Plums (+14.0 mg, +233%).

IronPapaya higher
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.25 mg vs 0.17 mg in Plums (+0.08 mg, +47%).

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

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

PhosphorusPlums higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV

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

ZincSimilar
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Plums
0.10 mg1% DV

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPapaya higher
Papaya
0.08 g
Plums
0.02 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Papaya leads in 11 categories while Plums leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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