Calories in Papaya
One katori of Papaya is about 150 g, which comes to 48 kcal and 0.8 g of protein — roughly 3% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Papaya nutrition
| Per | 1 katori (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 48 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 1.7 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 E026.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is light enough that the portion rarely matters.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Watermelon — 60 kcal per cup
- Orange — 61 kcal per piece
- Apple — 78 kcal per piece
- Mixed fruit bowl — 110 kcal per bowl
Common questions
How many calories in 1 katori of Papaya?
About 48 kcal per katori (150 g), and 32 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Papaya?
About 0.8 g per katori, which is 0.5 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.