Calories in Papaya

Papaya has about 60 calories per 1 katori (140 g), with 0.7 g protein, 15.1 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 43 kcal.

Featured in: Vitamin C-Rich Foods, Low-Calorie Fruits

Very low calorieMostly carbsRich in vitamin C
60kcal
Calories · 1 katori (140 g)
0.7g
Protein · 1 katori (140 g)
15.1g
Carbs · 1 katori (140 g)
0.4g
Fat · 1 katori (140 g)
Carbs 90%Protein 4%Fat 6%share of calories

Papaya calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (140 g)60 kcal0.7 g15.1 g0.4 g
100 g43 kcal0.5 g10.8 g0.3 g

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Papaya nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (140 g)
Calories43 kcal60 kcal
Protein0.5 g0.7 g
Carbohydrates10.8 g15.1 g
Fat0.3 g0.4 g
Fibre1.7 g2.4 g
Sugar7.8 g10.9 g
Sodium8 mg11 mg
Calcium20 mg28 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.4 mg
Potassium182 mg255 mg
Vitamin C60.9 mg85.3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Papaya healthy?

  • ●Papaya is very low in calories for its volume at 43 kcal per 100 g. About 90% of its calories come from carbs, 4% from protein and 6% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (140 g) (60 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Papaya: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Papaya?

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One serving of Papaya, 1 katori (140 g), has roughly 60 calories, with 0.7 g protein, 15.1 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g fat and 2.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Papaya?

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100 g of Papaya has 43 kcal, with 0.5 g protein, 10.8 g carbs, 0.3 g fat, 1.7 g fibre and 7.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Papaya?

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Papaya has 0.5 g protein per 100 g (0.7 g in 1 katori (140 g)). Protein provides about 4% of its calories.

Is Papaya good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 43 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Papaya?

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Burning roughly 60 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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