Fruits · Veg
Papaya calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Papaya, 1 katori papaya cubes (≈150 g): about 36 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 6.9 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g (ripe papaya, edible portion): 24 kcal and 0.4 g protein.
Ripe papaya is one of the lowest-calorie fruits, so you can eat a generous bowl for very few calories.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for ripe papaya, edible portion.
1 katori papaya cubes (≈150 g)
36kcal
0.6 g protein · 6.9 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
| Calories | 36 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.2 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For ripe papaya, edible portion.
| Calories | 24 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Is papaya good for your goals?
Weight loss
Papaya is low in calories (24 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without adding much energy.
Muscle building
Not a significant protein source (1.7 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
- A full plate of papaya is still under 100 kcal.
- Good as a breakfast side or an evening snack.
- Add a squeeze of lime to bring out the flavour.
Papaya vs watermelon
| Nutrient | Papaya | Watermelon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 24 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbs | 4.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 3 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Papaya, 1 katori papaya cubes (≈150 g): about 36 kcal, with 0.6 g protein, 6.9 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
Papaya, 1 plate (≈250 g): about 60 kcal, with 1.1 g protein, 11.5 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat.
100 g of ripe papaya, edible portion has about 0.4 g protein and 24 kcal — roughly 1.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Papaya is low in calories (24 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without adding much energy.
Not a significant protein source (1.7 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code E049 “Papaya, ripe”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.
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