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Papayas, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 60.9 MG | 68% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 37 UG | 9% | |
| Choline, total | 6.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47 UG | 5% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.6 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 20 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 10 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 182 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 8 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (43 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
- Rich source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (68% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Papayas, raw
Raw papaya is one of the more nutritionally interesting tropical fruits: low in sugar relative to its sweetness, with decent fiber and the digestive enzyme papain still active. The soft, buttery flesh is easy to incorporate into smoothies, salsas, or eaten plain with a squeeze of lime. It is an honest, lightly sweet fruit with minimal fat and a clean macro profile.
Dietary Information
Papayas, raw is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Papayas, raw include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (68% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 43 calories per 100 grams, Papayas, raw gets 4% of its calories from protein, 101% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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