Calories in Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained
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Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained contains 206 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (39 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 0.2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 206 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.55 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 55.8 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 52.2 g | |
| Protein M | 0.14 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.015 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.015 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium M | 67 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper M | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 0.2%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein0.14 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.5 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars52.2 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.55 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.27 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium9 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.068 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.076 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.096 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 38.4 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 7 g |
| Fructose M | 6.8 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (45)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.013 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.083 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.077 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.083 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 1 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 43.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.15 g |
| Energy C | 862 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 6 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 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 Canned | 52 | 0.35 g | 13.1 g | 0.21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked Dried or dry | 241 | 3.4 g | 62.6 g | 0.51 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 canned papaya?
100 g of canned papaya has 206 kcal. 1 piece (39 g): about 80 kcal.
How much protein is in canned papaya?
Canned papaya contains 0.14 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.055 g in 1 piece (39 g). About 0.2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned papaya?
Canned papaya has 55.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 52.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned papaya?
Canned papaya contains 0.55 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.27 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in canned papaya?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does papaya have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained has 206 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: 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 169927. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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