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Papaya fruit, medium ripe Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 83%
Calories 53kcal / 2530kcal (2%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.06 g/ 20g (0.3%)
free
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.1 g
Total Carbohydrates
12 g/ 348g (3%)
Dietary Fiber
2 g/ 20g (10%)
Sugar
9 g/ 63g (14%)
Protein
0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
81 mg/ 70mg (115%)
high
Vitamin B1
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B2
0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
59 mg/ 750mg (7%)
Iron
0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%)
Phosphorus
20 mg/ 700mg (2%)
Sodium
3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Papaya (medium ripe) is a sweet, orange fruit that’s usually eaten as a snack or dessert. Per 100g, it has about 53 kcal and provides carbohydrates, natural sugars, and dietary fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Papaya can support digestion because of its 2g fiber per 100g, which helps keep your bowel movements regular. It also gives you vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit benefits (especially from its orange color), while being low in fat and sodium (about 0.2g fat and 3mg sodium per 100g). Since it has 9g natural sugar and 12g carbs per 100g, it’s best to enjoy it in a proper fruit portion—especially if you’re also having rice or bread in the same meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • For snacks: aim for about 1 cup (or roughly 100–150g) papaya, paired with plain yogurt or a handful of nuts if you need more staying power.
  • If you’re having papaya after a meal, keep the portion smaller (so your total carbs for the day stay balanced).
  • Choose medium-ripe papaya for a good balance of sweetness and fiber; very ripe fruit can taste sweeter, so portion matters.
  • Hydrate well—fruits work best as part of your usual water intake.
Common Filipino dishes
Papaya with milk, papaya salad (kinilaw-style), fruit salad, ginataang papaya, atchara (papaya-based), papaya as dessert
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