Side-by-Side Comparison

Papaya vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

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 peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
fruits

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-19%
Papaya

Papaya has fewer calories (energy) (43 kcal vs 53 kcal, 10 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+72%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.81 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.34 g, +72%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+6%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.10 g, +6%).

Higher Vitamin C
+128%
Papaya

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+34.2 mg, +128%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Papaya100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
43 kcal2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 53 kcal vs 43 kcal in Papaya (+10 kcal, +23%).

ProteinTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
0.47 g1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.81 g vs 0.47 g in Papaya (+0.34 g, +72%).

CarbohydratesTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
10.8 g4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 13.3 g vs 10.8 g in Papaya (+2.5 g, +23%).

Dietary FiberTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
1.7 g6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 1.7 g in Papaya (+0.10 g, +6%).

Total FatSimilar
Papaya
0.26 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.26 g).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
7.8 g16% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 7.8 g in Papaya (+2.8 g, +35%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPapaya higher
Papaya
60.9 mg68% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Papaya provides 60.9 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+34.2 mg, +128%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Papaya higher
Papaya
47 µg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Papaya provides 47 µg vs 34 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+13 µg, +38%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Papaya
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EPapaya higher
Papaya
0.30 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.30 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.10 mg, +50%).

Vitamin KPapaya higher
Papaya
2.6 µg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Papaya has higher vitamin k (2.6 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Papaya higher
Papaya
37 µg9% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Papaya provides 37 µg vs 16 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+21 µg, +131%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Papaya
0.02 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.02 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Papaya
0.03 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Similar
Papaya
0.36 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of niacin (vitamin b3) (0.36 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Papaya
0.19 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Papaya
0.04 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Papaya
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPapaya higher
Papaya
8.0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Papaya provides 8.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+6.0 mg, +300%).

PotassiumPapaya higher
Papaya
182 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Papaya provides 182 mg vs 166 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+16.0 mg, +10%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
20.0 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 20.0 mg in Papaya (+17.0 mg, +85%).

IronPapaya higher
Papaya
0.25 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Papaya provides 0.25 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.10 mg, +67%).

MagnesiumPapaya higher
Papaya
21.0 mg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Papaya provides 21.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+9.0 mg, +75%).

PhosphorusTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Papaya
10.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 20.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Papaya (+10.0 mg, +100%).

ZincSimilar
Papaya
0.08 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.08 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Papaya
0.08 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Both Papaya and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.08 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Papaya leads in 9 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 10 nutrients. Overall, Papaya has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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