USDA-derived comparison
Papaya vs Watermelon
Papaya leads for Vitamin C and Folate per 100g, while Watermelon 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.
Watermelon
Typical serving: 1 cup (152g)
3/100
No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.
Full Watermelon pageSide 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.
| Nutrient | Papaya | Watermelon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 112 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 61 mg | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 37 µg | 3 µg |
Servings differ: 1 fruit of papaya is about 157g, 1 cup of watermelon about 152g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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