Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Papaya petioles
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 82% |
| Calories | 27kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.6 g/ 71g (0.85%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 5.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 116 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 39 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Papaya petioles are the stalks (leaf stems) of the papaya plant. They’re eaten like a vegetable, usually cooked (e.g., sautéed or in soup). For every 100 g, they’re low in calories and provide some fiber and carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Papaya petioles help support digestion because they have dietary fiber (about 0.8 g per 100 g). They also add potassium-like benefits indirectly through being a vegetable choice and bring a bit of natural sweetness from sugar (about 3.4 g), while staying low in calories (about 27 kcal) and fat (about 0.2 g). Since they’re not very salty (sodium about 1 mg), they’re a good option to pair with viands without pushing your meal too heavy in salt. If you’re watching carbs, remember they still have some carbohydrates (about 5.8 g), so keep portions balanced within your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- Use papaya petioles as your vegetable side for lunch or dinner—aim for about 1–2 cups cooked depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate.
- Cook with less oil and choose flavor from garlic, onions, herbs, and broth instead of salty sauces.
- Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs for a balanced plate.
- If you’re having them as a snack, keep it small and pair with protein (e.g., tofu or egg) to stay satisfied.
Common Filipino dishes
Papaya petioles with bagoong, Ginataang papaya petioles, Sautéed papaya petioles with garlic, Papaya petioles in soup (tinola-style), Papaya petioles with shrimp or fish
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