Calories in Papaya: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in papaya: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 65 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 180 kJ | 270 kJ |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 11 g | 16 g |
| incl. sugars | 7.8 g | 12 g |
| incl. fiber | 1.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
43 kcal (180 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 0.5/0.3/11 g
Serving (150 g) — 65 kcal (270 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: medium saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Is papaya healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, papaya is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Low in calories: 43 kcal per 100 g, so a 150 g serving is 65 kcal.
- Counts toward your fruit and vegetables: a 150 g serving is 38% of the 400 g a day the WHO advises.
A typical serving is 150 g: 65 kcal, 0.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 16 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Papaya is a tropical fruit with vitamin C, beta-carotene and papain, an enzyme that breaks down protein.
protein 5%fat 7%carbs 88%
Vitamins and minerals in papaya
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin C — 61 mg, 68% of the Daily Value (#3 of 38 in our fruit & berries section).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 47 mcg | 71 mcg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 61 mg | 91 mg | 101% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 mcg | 3.9 mcg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.36 mg | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 37 mcg | 56 mcg | 14% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 273 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 32 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.07 mg | 8% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Papayas, raw” (FDC ID 169926, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Papaya calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of papaya has 65 calories and 200 g has 86. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 22 | 0.3 / 0.2 / 5.4 | 0.9 |
| 100 g | 43 | 0.5 / 0.3 / 11 | 1.7 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 65 | 0.8 / 0.5 / 16 | 2.6 |
| 200 g | 86 | 1 / 0.6 / 22 | 3.4 |
| 250 g | 108 | 1.3 / 0.8 / 27 | 4.3 |
| 300 g | 129 | 1.5 / 0.9 / 32 | 5.1 |
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Papaya: more nutrition highlights
It has 2.6 g of fiber per serving — roughly 10% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
How much movement is one serving?
A 150 g serving is 65 kcal — roughly 21 min of easy walking or 8 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Papaya: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: papaya already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 7.8 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.1 g (over 5 g) and salt 0 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 150 g, a typical serving of papaya.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya | A | 65 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| Nectarines | A | 66 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Grapefruit | A | 63 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Asian Pears | A | 63 | 0.8 | 5.4 |
Papaya vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Peaches | 39 | 0.9 / 0.3 / 10 |
| Papaya | 43 | 0.5 / 0.3 / 11 |
| Raspberries | 46 | 0.8 / 0.5 / 12 |
| Apricots | 46 | 1.4 / 0.4 / 11 |
| Plums | 46 | 0.7 / 0.3 / 11 |
| Orange | 47 | 0.9 / 0.1 / 12 |
| Clementines | 47 | 0.9 / 0.2 / 12 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of papaya?
100 g of papaya has 43 calories, with 0.5 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 11 g carbohydrates (1.7 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of papaya?
A 150 g serving has 65 calories: 0.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 16 g carbs.
What are the macros of papaya?
Per 100 g: 0.5 g protein, 11 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. By calories that's about 5% protein, 88% carbs and 7% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of papaya?
About 21 min of easy walking or 8 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 65 calories in a 150 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in papaya?
Per 100 g, papaya is richest in vitamin C (61 mg, 68% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 169926.
How much fiber is in papaya?
100 g of papaya has 1.7 g of fiber; a 150 g serving has 2.6 g — 10% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
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