Papaya
Papaya contains 42 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 89 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8 % from protein and 4 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 73 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 18 % of the Daily Value for Selen and 14 % of the Daily Value for Folat (B9).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 42,2 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0,15 g | 0,2 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0,005 g | 0 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 2,5 mg | 0,1 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 8,5 g | 3 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 1,8 g | 6 % |
| Total sugars L | 8,1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 0,75 g | 2 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 65,3 mg | 73 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,04 mg | 0,3 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,017 mg | 1 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,017 mg | 1 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0,29 mg | 2 % |
| Pantothensäure (B5) L | 0,18 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,02 mg | 1 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 55,3 µg | 14 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 22 mg | 2 % |
| Eisen L | 0,16 mg | 0,9 % |
| Magnesium L | 18 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphor L | 8,7 mg | 0,7 % |
| Kalium L | 200 mg | 4 % |
| Zink L | 0,025 mg | 0,2 % |
| Kupfer L | 0,005 mg | 0,6 % |
| Mangan L | 0,04 mg | 2 % |
| Selen L | 10 µg | 18 % |
| Iodin L | 10 µg | 7 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8 %
- Carbohydrates 89 %
- Fat 4 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal1,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stärke L | 0,18 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-Carotin L | 351 µg |
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Other components (2)
| Wasser L | 88,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Papaya
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| tree ripened papaya sainsbury's | 42 | 0,75 g | 8,5 g | 0,15 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Papaya?
100 g of Papaya has 42 kcal.
How much protein is in Papaya?
Papaya contains 0,75 g of protein per 100 g (2 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 8 % of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Papaya?
Papaya has 8,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,8 g of fiber and 8,1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Papaya?
Papaya contains 0,15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,005 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Papaya contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (73 % DV), Selen (18 % DV) and Folat (B9) (14 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Papaya?
100 g contains 2,5 mg of sodium, 0,1 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27. März 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 27430392. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27. März 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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