Prepared and Processed / Canned Vegetables
Pickles, papaya Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 203kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 8.7 g/ 42g (20%) | ||
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Total Carbohydrates | 30.3 g/ 348g (8%) | ||
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Protein | 0.8 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 1 mg/ 70mg (1%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 86 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Iron | 4.5 mg/ 12mg (37%) high |
Phosphorus | 12 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Sodium | 791 mg/ 1500mg (52%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Pickles (papaya-based). It’s usually made by soaking papaya in a vinegar/salt brine, so it tastes tangy and crunchy.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted For every 100 g, it provides some energy (about 203 kcal) and carbohydrates, with a small amount of fiber (about 1.7 g) that can help with fullness. It also has high sodium (about 791 mg), which matters for people watching blood pressure or who already get a lot of salt from viands, instant noodles, and processed foods. Since it’s pickled, the taste is strong—so it’s easy to eat more than intended; balancing it with meals and choosing smaller portions helps you still enjoy it while keeping your overall intake in check.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use it as a side or topping (about 1–2 tablespoons) rather than a main viand, especially if you’re having salty ulam.
- Pair with balanced meals: add rice in a reasonable portion, a protein (fish/chicken/tuna/tofu), and more vegetables to round out your plate.
- If you’re eating it as a snack, keep it small and add something filling like boiled egg or a serving of fruit/vegetables.
- Rinse briefly if your version is very salty (if the product allows), and avoid eating it together with other high-sodium foods in the same meal.
- Spread it across the day: aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and keep pickles to a small part of your overall daily pattern.
Common Filipino dishes
Atchara, Papaya pickle, Fried rice with atchara, Tocino with atchara, Lechon kawali with atchara
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