Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-47%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 43 kcal, 20 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+509%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+2.4 g, +509%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+29%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.2 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.50 g, +29%).

Higher Vitamin C
+117%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+32.8 mg, +117%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Papaya higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Papaya provides 43 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+20 kcal, +87%).

ProteinSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+2.4 g, +509%).

CarbohydratesPapaya higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Papaya provides 10.8 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+7.2 g, +198%).

Dietary FiberSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.2 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.50 g, +29%).

Total FatSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.26 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.39 g vs 0.26 g in Papaya (+0.13 g, +50%).

Total SugarsPapaya higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Papaya provides 7.8 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+7.4 g, +1762%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+32.8 mg, +117%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
47 µg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 47 µg in Papaya (+422 µg, +898%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.30 mg in Papaya (+1.7 mg, +577%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 483 µg vs 2.6 µg in Papaya (+480 µg, +18473%).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 37 µg in Papaya (+157 µg, +424%).

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

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Spinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.72 mg vs 0.36 mg in Papaya (+0.37 mg, +103%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Papaya higher
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Papaya provides slightly more pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Vitamin B6Spinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.20 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Papaya (+71.0 mg, +888%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 182 mg in Papaya (+376 mg, +207%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 20.0 mg in Papaya (+79.0 mg, +395%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 0.25 mg in Papaya (+2.5 mg, +984%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 21.0 mg in Papaya (+58.0 mg, +276%).

PhosphorusSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 49.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+39.0 mg, +390%).

ZincSpinach (Raw) higher
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.08 mg in Papaya (+0.45 mg, +563%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Papaya
0.08 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

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

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Papaya leads in 5 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 18.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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