Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Papaya fruit, unripe, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 335kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.7 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 75.7 g/ 348g (21%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 882 mg/ 750mg (117%) high |
Phosphorus | 189 mg/ 700mg (27%) source |
Iron | 2.7 mg/ 12mg (22%) source |
Sodium | 122 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Unripe dried papaya (dried green papaya). It’s a fruit-based snack/ingredient that’s usually chewy and sweet-tangy, and it can be eaten as a snack or added in small amounts to meals.
Why it matters to health
Unripe dried papaya can help you get dietary fiber (about 9.2 g per 100 g), which supports regular digestion and helps you feel fuller between meals. It also has some natural sugars (about 38.1 g) and carbohydrates (about 75.7 g), so it’s best to treat it as a snack portion rather than a main food. It has very low fat (0.6 g) and low sodium (about 122 mg), but some dried products can vary—so checking the label is still helpful. Since it’s dried, the calories are more concentrated (about 335 kcal per 100 g), so portion size matters.
Healthier tips
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep dried unripe papaya to a small snack portion (for example, a small handful) and pair it with water or unsweetened drinks.
- If you’re watching sugar or calories, choose less sweet versions or those with no added sugar when available.
- Balance it with protein/fiber from other foods: pair with plain yogurt, nuts (small portion), or hard-boiled egg to help you stay satisfied.
- Because it’s dried, avoid using it as a “free” snack—enjoy it in moderation alongside your regular meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Inihaw na papaya (as a side), Papaya at bagoong (fresh), Ginataang papaya (fresh, cooked), Dried papaya snack (local dried fruit), Fruit salad with papaya (fresh)
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