Fruit

Papaya

September 5, 2015Updated September 15, 20171 min read

Nutritional information for Papaya (per 1/2 cup – 70g serving)

MACRO-NUTRIENTS
Nutrient Amount % of RDA
for men
Rating
for men
% of RDA
for women
Rating
for women
Fiber (g) 1.3 4.3 5.2
Omega 3 (mg) 17.5 1.1 1.6
Omega 6 (mg) 4.2 0 0
MICRO-NUTRIENTS (VITAMINS)
Nutrient Amount % of RDA
for men
Rating
for men
% of RDA
for women
Rating
for women
Vitamin A (IU) 765.5 25.5 Excellent 32.8 Excellent
Vitamin C (mg) 43.3 96.2 Excellent 96.2 Excellent
Vitamin E (mg) 0.5 5 5
Vitamin K (mcg) 1.8 2.6 2.6
Thiamin – B1 (mg) 0 0 0
Riboflavin – B2 (mg) 0 0 0
Niacin – B3 (mg) 0.3 1.9 2.1
Pantothenic Acid – B5 (mg) 0.2 3.3 5
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0 0 0
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0 0 0
Folate (mcg) 26.6 6.7 6.7
Choline (mg) 4.3 0.8 1
MICRO-NUTRIENTS (MINERALS)
Nutrient Amount % of RDA
for men
Rating
for men
% of RDA
for women
Rating
for women
Calcium (mg) 16.8 1.7 1.7
Copper (mg) 0 0 0
Iron (mg) 0.1 1.3 0.6
Magnesium (mg) 7 1.7 2.2
Manganese (mg) 0 0 0
Phosphorus (mg) 3.5 0.4 0.4
Potassium (mg) 180 4.7 6.4
Selenium (mcg) 0.4 0.6 0.7
Sodium (mg) 2.1 0.1 0.1
Zinc (mg) 0.1 0.9 1.3

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Other nutritional information for Papaya (per 1/2 cup – 70g serving)

Other information Amount Rating
Calories (Cal) 27.6
Kilojoules (kJ) 115.5
Glycemic Index (GI) 59 Medium
Portion for GL (g) 120
Glycemic Load (GL) 10 Low
Energy nutrients Amount % of Energy
Total Carbs (g) 6.9 90.3
Fat (g) 0.1 3.3
Protein (g) 0.5 6.5

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