Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.5 MG | 4% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 21 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6 MG | 1% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 6 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 67 MG | 1% | |
| Sodium, Na | 9 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.4 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.6g per 100g).
About Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained
Heavy syrup and draining still leave canned papaya drenched in residual sugar, which pushes this well beyond the nutritional profile of fresh papaya. The fruit itself becomes softer and loses much of its enzyme activity during canning. Fine as an occasional dessert component, but the syrup load means the sugar content here is substantial, dominated by added sweetener rather than the fruit.
Dietary Information
Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 206 calories per 100 grams, Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained gets 0% of its calories from protein, 108% from carbohydrates, and 2% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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