Calories in Papaya, raw
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Papaya, raw contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup 1" pieces (145 g) provides about 62 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 and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.26 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.081 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 7.8 g | |
| Protein M | 0.47 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C M | 60.9 mg | 68% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium M | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper M | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| 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 and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.7 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars7.8 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.26 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.081 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (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 ? | 0.072 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.058 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 4.1 g |
| Fructose M | 3.7 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.011 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.008 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.016 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.025 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.009 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.005 g |
| Valine ? | 0.01 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.01 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.005 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.014 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.049 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.033 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.018 g |
| Proline ? | 0.01 g |
| Serine ? | 0.015 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.047 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 274 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 1,828 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 89 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 2 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 589 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 88.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.39 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 179 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 950 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 37 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8 g |
| Fat | 0.26 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 7.8 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas Raw | 42 | 0.77 g | 10.7 g | 0.14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw papaya?
100 g of raw papaya has 43 kcal. 1 cup 1" pieces (145 g): about 62 kcal. 1 fruit, small (157 g): about 68 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 0.68 g in 1 cup 1" pieces (145 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is below the median (median 0.61 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.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169926. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Papayas, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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