Fruits

Papayas, raw: calories and nutrition

Papaya has 43 kcal, 0.47 g protein, and 0.26 g fat per 100 g. It also provides 60.9 mg vitamin C and 37 ug folate.

Papayas, raw in Fruits category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 43 kcal Calories (100 g) · 62.4 kcal / serving
  • 0.5 g Protein (100 g) · 0.7 g / serving
  • 0.3 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0.4 g / serving
  • 10.8 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 15.7 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Papayas, raw Per 100 grams (43 kcal): Protein 0.5 g (4% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 10.8 g (91%), Total fat 0.3 g (5%). 43 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 0.5 g 4%
  • Carbohydrates 10.8 g 91%
  • Total fat 0.3 g 5%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Papayas, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 0.5 g 4%
Carbohydrates 10.8 g 91%
Total fat 0.3 g 5%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Vitamin C 60.9 mg 68% DV
Total sugars 7.8 g 16% DV
Folate 37 µg 9% DV
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 6% DV
Vitamin A 47 µg 5% DV
Magnesium 21 mg 5% DV
Carbohydrates 10.8 g 4% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 cup 1" pieces (145 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 43 kcal 62.4 kcal 2%
Total fat 0.3 g 0.4 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0%
Carbohydrates 10.8 g 15.7 g 4%
Total sugars 7.8 g 11.3 g 16%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 2.5 g 6%
Protein 0.5 g 0.7 g 1%
Sodium 8 mg 11.6 mg 0%
Calcium 20 mg 29 mg 2%
Folate 37 µg 53.7 µg 9%
Iron 0.3 mg 0.4 mg 1%
Magnesium 21 mg 30.5 mg 5%
Potassium 182 mg 263.9 mg 4%
Vitamin A 47 µg 68.2 µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 60.9 mg 88.3 mg 68%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 1%

Serving size

Recipes with Papayas, raw

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Pan-Grilled Papaya Chicken

Charred papaya halves with honey-lime chicken.

🕐 30 min 🔥 119 kcal
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Papaya Yogurt Fruit Bowl

Fresh papaya, yogurt, berries, and almonds in a chilled bowl.

🕐 10 min 🔥 87 kcal

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What this means for your health

What is in it

Papaya is a fruit. Per 100 g, it has 43 kcal, 0.47 g protein, 0.26 g total fat, and 10.82 g carbohydrates. It has 7.82 g total sugars and 1.7 g dietary fiber. It also has 60.9 mg vitamin C, 47 ug vitamin A, 182 mg potassium, 20 mg calcium, and 37 ug folate.

What it means for your health

Vitamin C may support immune health. Folate may help the body make new cells. Potassium may help with nerve and muscle function. Fiber may aid digestion. These values are per 100 g.

Good to know

One cup of pieces is 145 g. One small fruit is 157 g. One large fruit is 781 g. One cup mashed is 230 g. It has 0 ug vitamin D and 0 ug vitamin B12 per 100 g. This is general education, not medical advice.

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 169926) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.