USDA-derived comparison

Papaya vs Strawberries

Papaya and Strawberries are nutritionally close per 100g; serving size decides the difference.

Who each is for: Either works: pick the one that fits the meal, since the nutrient patterns are close.

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

Papaya

Typical serving: 1 fruit (157g)

9/100

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

Full Papaya page

Strawberries

Typical serving: 1 cup (152g)

8/100

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

Full Strawberries page

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.

NutrientPapayaStrawberries
Calories43 kcal32 kcal
Protein0 g1 g
Carbs11 g8 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber2 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium8 mg1 mg
Potassium182 mg153 mg
Calcium20 mg16 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium21 mg13 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C61 mg59 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate37 µg24 µg

Servings differ: 1 fruit of papaya is about 157g, 1 cup of strawberries about 152g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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