Calories in Papaya, canned
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Papaya, canned contains 52 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice/chunk (40 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits on FoodFactly, where the median is 63 kcal per 100 g across 501 foods.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 52 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.061 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 10.9 g | |
| Protein C | 0.35 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A C | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 36.5 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 4.6 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 123 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein0.35 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 0.68 g)
- Fiber1.3 gbelow the median for fruits (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars10.9 gbelow the median for fruits (median 11.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.061 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.026 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the top quarter of fruits (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.67 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.044 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 175 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,160 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 57 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 375 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Papaya
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 206 | 0.14 g | 55.8 g | 0.55 g |
| Papaya, dried Dried or dry | 302 | 1.3 g | 75.4 g | 0.84 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guava nectar, with sucralose, canned Canned | 48 | 0.3 g | 13.3 g | 0.07 g |
| Apricots, canned, juice pack, with skin, solids and liquids Canned | 48 | 0.63 g | 12.3 g | 0.04 g |
| Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 46 | 0.46 g | 11.9 g | 0.01 g |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, juice pack Canned | 48 | 0.43 g | 12.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Pineapple, canned, juice pack Canned | 48 | 0.44 g | 12.2 g | 0.12 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 46 | 0.77 g | 11.8 g | 0.13 g |
| Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 44 | 0.63 g | 11.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Orange, canned, NFS Canned | 46 | 0.6 g | 11.8 g | 0.04 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned papaya?
100 g of canned papaya has 52 kcal. 1 slice/chunk (40 g): about 21 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 130 kcal.
How much protein is in canned papaya?
Canned papaya contains 0.35 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 slice/chunk (40 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.68 g).
How many carbs are in canned papaya?
Canned papaya has 13.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 10.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned papaya?
Canned papaya contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.061 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned papaya contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned papaya?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does papaya have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, papaya, canned has 52 kcal, while papaya, dried has 302 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709247. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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