Calories in Papaya, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
This record duplicates Papaya, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Papaya, raw contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice/chunk (40 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from fat and 4% 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 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.26 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.081 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 7.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.47 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A C | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 60.9 mg | 68% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium C | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper C | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein0.47 gbelow the median for fruits (median 0.68 g)
- Sugars7.8 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 11.2 g)
- Fat0.26 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.21 g)
- Saturated fat0.081 gin the top quarter of fruits (median 0.026 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the top quarter of fruits (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.072 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.058 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 | 0.011 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 | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.047 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.038 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 | 274 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,830 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 89 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 589 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 88.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 37 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, dried Dried or dry | 302 | 1.3 g | 75.4 g | 0.84 g |
| Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 206 | 0.14 g | 55.8 g | 0.55 g |
| Papaya, canned Canned | 52 | 0.35 g | 13.1 g | 0.21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya, raw Raw | 43 | 0.47 g | 10.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Peach, yellow, raw Raw | 39 | 0.91 g | 9.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Apricot, raw Raw | 48 | 1.4 g | 11.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Grapefruit, raw Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Orange, raw Raw | 47 | 0.94 g | 11.8 g | 0.12 g |
| Plum, raw Raw | 46 | 0.7 g | 11.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Pineapple, raw Raw | 50 | 0.54 g | 13.1 g | 0.12 g |
| Orange juice, raw Raw | 45 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw papaya?
100 g of raw papaya has 43 kcal. 1 slice/chunk (40 g): about 17 kcal. 1 cup (165 g): about 71 kcal. 1 cup, mashed (230 g): about 99 kcal.
How much protein is in raw papaya?
Raw papaya contains 0.47 g of protein per 100 g (0.9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.19 g in 1 slice/chunk (40 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is below the median (median 0.68 g).
How many carbs are in raw papaya?
Raw papaya has 10.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 7.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw papaya?
Raw papaya contains 0.26 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.081 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw papaya contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (68% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw papaya?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does papaya have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, papaya, raw has 43 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 2709246. 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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