Papaya (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 medium papaya · 304 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.4g4% of calories
- Carbs33g91% of calories
- Fat0.8g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Papaya (raw) (1 medium papaya, 304 g) has 131 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (91% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (206% DV) and folate (b9) (28% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C206%
- Folate (B9)28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin A16%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Iron10%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 medium papaya (304 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 143 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 185 mg | 206% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 112 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 61 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 553 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 37 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 833 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 11 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 12 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 5,557 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 131 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Papaya (raw)?
One serving of Papaya (raw) (1 medium papaya) has 131 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Papaya (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Papaya (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Papaya (raw)?
24 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Papaya (raw)?
24 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
