1 cup (150g) of Pawpaw (Papaya) has about 64 kcal. Most of its energy (91%) comes from carbohydrate. Weight for weight, it is 2nd lightest of the 12 fruits in this guide.
Per 1 cup (150g)
64
kcal
Protein 0.8g
4% of energy
Carbs 16.2g
91% of energy
Fat 0.4g
5% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 2.6g, sugar 11.7g, sodium 12mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
43 kcal
Protein
0.5g
Carbohydrate
10.8g
Fat
0.3g
Common questions
How many calories are in Pawpaw (Papaya)?
1 cup (150g) of Pawpaw (Papaya) has about 64 kcal, with 0.8g protein, 16.2g carbohydrate and 0.4g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Pawpaw (Papaya)?
About 43 kcal per 100g, with 0.5g protein, 10.8g carbohydrate and 0.3g fat.
Is Pawpaw (Papaya) high in protein?
No. 1 cup (150g) has 0.8g of protein, only 4% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
Lighter fruits
Fewer calories than Pawpaw (Papaya), weight for weight.
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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