Papaya Nutrition Facts
A 100 g serving of papaya contains 43 kcal, 0.5g protein (lime), 0.3g fat (pink) and 11g carbohydrate (blue). It's higher in sugar, with 8g per serving, and provides little fiber. Its other nutrient values are modest — see the full breakdown below.
Core Nutrients per 100 g
PER 100 G SERVINGThe six values MacroDrop shows on every meal card: energy, the three macros, fiber and sugars.
Extended Nutrients
PER 100 G SERVINGGrouped as in the app: lipids, minerals, vitamins and other compounds sit one level below the core six. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference.
Understanding Papaya Nutrition
Papaya is a nutrient-dense fruit prized for its natural sugars, fiber and vitamin content. At 43 kcal per 100 g serving, it provides 0.5g of protein, 11g of carbohydrate and 0.3g of fat. Papaya is particularly rich in vitamin C, delivering 61mg — 68% of the daily value — in a single serving. It's higher in sugar, with 8g per serving, and provides little fiber.
For athletes and anyone tracking macros, papaya is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen. Its fiber and micronutrient content makes it a useful addition to a balanced macro split without pulling calories too high.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a 100 g serving of papaya?
A 100 g serving of papaya has 43 kcal, 0.5g protein, 0.3g fat and 11g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in papaya?
0.5g per 100 g serving.
Is papaya high in sugar or fiber?
It's higher in sugar, with 8g per serving, and provides little fiber — 1.7g fiber and 8g sugar per 100 g serving.
Which nutrients is papaya richest in?
No single micronutrient stands out sharply — see the full breakdown below.
Is papaya good for tracking macros?
For athletes and anyone tracking macros, papaya is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen.
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MacroDrop tracks all of these nutrients — core and extended — from a photo, your voice or a barcode. Offline USDA database, 7,800 foods.
Values come from the USDA FoodData Central entry Papayas, raw (FDC ID 169926), per 100 g. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference. Last reviewed August 2026.