Papaya
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Raw ripe papaya, values for the peeled, seeded flesh.
Papaya is a tropical fruit with soft orange flesh, eaten fresh with a squeeze of lime, in fruit salads and in smoothies; unripe green papaya is used in Southeast Asian salads. A 150 g portion of ripe papaya has about 65 kcal and 91 mg of vitamin C, the full daily value, plus about 56 µg of folate and some vitamin A. The black seeds are scooped out and usually discarded.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.9% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.4% |
| Carbs | 10.8g | 3.6% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.78g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 5.32g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.8% |
| Water | 88g | 3.5% |
| Calories | 43 | 1.9% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.08 | g | 0.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.07 | g | 0.3% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 | g | 0.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.018 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.042 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 60.9 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 47 | mcg | 5.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.023 | mg | 1.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.027 | mg | 2.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.36 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.038 | mg | 2.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 37 | mcg | 9.3% |
| vitamin C | 60.9 | mg | 67.7% |
| vitamin E | 0.3 | mg | 2.0% |
| vitamin K | 2.6 | mcg | 2.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 20 | mg | 2.0% |
| iron | 0.25 | mg | 1.4% |
| magnesium | 21 | mg | 5.3% |
| phosphorus | 10 | mg | 1.4% |
| potassium | 182 | mg | 7.0% |
| sodium | 8 | mg | 0.3% |
| zinc | 0.08 | mg | 0.7% |
| copper | 0.045 | mg | 5.0% |
| manganese | 0.04 | mg | 1.7% |
| selenium | 0.6 | mcg | 1.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 9 | mg | 1.3% | 84% |
| Isoleucine | 14 | mg | 1.0% | 70% |
| Leucine limiting | 19 | mg | 0.7% | 47% |
| Lysine | 20 | mg | 1.0% | 63% |
| Methionine | 15 | mg | 1.4% | 98% |
| Phenylalanine | 28 | mg | 1.6% | 102% |
| Threonine | 13 | mg | 1.2% | 78% |
| Tryptophan | 3 | mg | 1.1% | 68% |
| Valine | 20 | mg | 1.1% | 75% |
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