Calories in Papaya: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of papaya (1 katori cubes, about 150 g) has 65 kcal, with 0.7 g protein, 16.2 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 43 kcal. That is 1.1 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 katori cubes, about 150 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One katori of about 150 g of papaya cubes is a small steel bowl, about a third of a small papaya.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 65 kcal, one serving is about 4 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 5 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Papaya is a low calorie fruit that is easy on the stomach, so it works well at breakfast or as an evening snack.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
If your gut is sensitive, see the IBS foods guide for Indian kitchens. Similar foods: Orange, Grapes and Watermelon.
How cooking changes the number
Raw ripe papaya. Raw green papaya is cooked as a vegetable and is different.
A swap to try
Try Guava. Guava is a bit more filling because of its fibre. Guava (1 medium, about 100 g) comes to 68 kcal, which is 3 kcal more than 65 for papaya, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
Pregnant women are usually advised to avoid unripe papaya. Ask your doctor.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guava | 1 medium, about 100 g | 68 | 2.6 g |
| Orange | 1 medium, about 130 g | 61 | 1.2 g |
| Grapes | 1 katori, about 100 g | 69 | 0.7 g |
| Watermelon | 1 bowl, about 200 g | 60 | 1.2 g |
| Apple | 1 medium, about 150 g | 78 | 0.4 g |
| Pomegranate | 1 katori seeds, about 100 g | 83 | 1.7 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Papayas, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 169926
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
