USDA-derived comparison

Mango vs Papaya

Mango leads for Vitamin E per 100g, while Papaya holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose mango for vitamin E.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Mango

Typical serving: 1 cup, sliced (165g)

9/100

More vitamin E
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Papaya

Typical serving: 1 fruit (157g)

9/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientMangoPapaya
Calories60 kcal43 kcal
Protein1 g0 g
Carbs15 g11 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber2 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium1 mg8 mg
Potassium168 mg182 mg
Calcium11 mg20 mg
Iron0.2 mg0.3 mg
Magnesium10 mg21 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C36 mg61 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate43 µg37 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup, sliced of mango is about 165g, 1 fruit of papaya about 157g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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