USDA-derived comparison

Papaya vs Plum

Papaya leads for Vitamin C and Folate per 100g, while Plum holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose papaya for vitamin C and folate.

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

Papaya

Typical serving: 1 fruit (157g)

9/100

More vitamin CMore folate
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Plum

Typical serving: 1 fruit (66g)

4/100

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.

NutrientPapayaPlum
Calories43 kcal46 kcal
Protein0 g1 g
Carbs11 g11 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber2 g1 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium8 mg0 mg
Potassium182 mg157 mg
Calcium20 mg6 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.2 mg
Magnesium21 mg7 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C61 mg10 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate37 µg5 µg

Servings differ: 1 fruit of papaya is about 157g, 1 fruit of plum about 66g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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