Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Pomegranate

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 pomegranate cracked open with glistening deep red ruby arils
fruits

Pomegranate

83Calories
1.7Protein
4.0Fiber
10.2Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-48%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 83 kcal, 40 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+255%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+1.2 g, +255%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+135%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+2.3 g, +135%).

Higher Vitamin C
+497%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+50.7 mg, +497%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Pomegranate100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pomegranate higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Pomegranate
83 kcal4% DV

Pomegranate provides 83 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+40 kcal, +93%).

ProteinPomegranate higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Pomegranate
1.7 g3% DV

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+1.2 g, +255%).

CarbohydratesPomegranate higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Pomegranate
18.7 g7% DV

Pomegranate provides 18.7 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+7.9 g, +73%).

Dietary FiberPomegranate higher
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV
Pomegranate
4.0 g14% DV

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+2.3 g, +135%).

Total FatPomegranate higher
Papaya
0.26 g
Pomegranate
1.2 g2% DV

Pomegranate provides 1.2 g vs 0.26 g in Papaya (+0.91 g, +350%).

Total SugarsPomegranate higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Pomegranate
13.7 g27% DV

Pomegranate provides 13.7 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+5.9 g, +75%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Pomegranate
10.2 mg11% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+50.7 mg, +497%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Papaya
47 µg5% DV
Pomegranate
0 µg

Papaya has higher vitamin a (rae) (47 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Pomegranate
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPomegranate higher
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.60 mg4% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.60 mg vs 0.30 mg in Papaya (+0.30 mg, +100%).

Vitamin KPomegranate higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Pomegranate
16 µg14% DV

Pomegranate provides 16 µg vs 2.6 µg in Papaya (+14 µg, +531%).

Folate (DFE)Similar
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Pomegranate
38 µg10% DV

Both Papaya and Pomegranate provide similar amounts of folate (dfe) (37 µg).

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

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.05 mg4% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Papaya higher
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.29 mg2% DV

Papaya provides 0.36 mg vs 0.29 mg in Pomegranate (+0.06 mg, +22%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pomegranate higher
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Pomegranate
0.38 mg8% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.38 mg vs 0.19 mg in Papaya (+0.19 mg, +97%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
0.08 mg4% DV

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Pomegranate
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Pomegranate
3.0 mg

Papaya provides 8.0 mg vs 3.0 mg in Pomegranate (+5.0 mg, +167%).

PotassiumPomegranate higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Pomegranate
236 mg5% DV

Pomegranate provides 236 mg vs 182 mg in Papaya (+54.0 mg, +30%).

CalciumPapaya higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Pomegranate
10.0 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 20.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Pomegranate (+10.0 mg, +100%).

IronSimilar
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
0.30 mg2% DV

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

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

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

PhosphorusPomegranate higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
36.0 mg3% DV

Pomegranate provides 36.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+26.0 mg, +260%).

ZincPomegranate higher
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Pomegranate
0.35 mg3% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.35 mg vs 0.08 mg in Papaya (+0.27 mg, +337%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Papaya
0.08 g
Pomegranate
0.12 g1% DV

Both Papaya and Pomegranate provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.08 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Papaya leads in 6 categories while Pomegranate leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Pomegranate has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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