Papaya is a tropical fruit eaten raw, typically scooped from the skin and served in slices, fruit salads, smoothies, or savoury salsas across Latin American, Southeast Asian, and Caribbean cuisines. Per 100 g, raw papaya provides 43 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 9.5 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of dietary fibre, with 8.1 g coming from naturally occurring sugars. It is a notable source of vitamin C at 67 mg per 100 g, alongside 47 mcg of vitamin A and 37 mcg of folate. On the mineral side, it contributes 197 mg of potassium per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Papaya fits vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and pescatarian dietary patterns.
How many calories in papaya?
Raw papaya contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical single serving of around 150 g would come to roughly 65 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in papaya?
Papaya provides 67 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, making it one of the more vitamin C-dense fruits available. A 150 g serving would deliver around 100 mg.
Is papaya keto-friendly?
Papaya appears on the keto-compatible list in this dataset, though it does contain 9.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 8.1 g are sugars. Portion size matters if you are keeping daily carbohydrate intake low.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 0.60 g |
| Carbs | 57.6 g |
| Sugars | 52.2 g |
| Fiber | 5.0 g |
| Starch | 5.4 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.20 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.20 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.20 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.11 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 135 mg |
| Iron | 0.60 mg |
| Magnesium | 56.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1439 mg |
| Sodium | 17.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.10 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 567 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 219 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 3.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Other cooking states of Papaya
Raw papaya (43 kcal).
