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Papaya

Papain digests protein — the meat tenderizer growing on a tree.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g43 kcal 0.5 g10.8 g 1.7 g0.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.1 g25.2 g 4.0 g0.6 g
One cup · 145 g62 kcal0.7 g15.7 g2.5 g0.4 g

Where the calories come from

4%carbs 91%5%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars7.8 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium8 mg · 0% DV
Potassium182 mg · 4% DV
Calcium20 mg · 2% DV
Iron0 mg · 1% DV
Magnesium21 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C60.9 mg · 68% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)47 mcg · 5% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)37 mcg · 9% DV
Choline6.1 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.04 mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus10 mg · 1% DV
Copper0.04 mg · 4% DV
Potassium : sodium22.8 : 1 · favorable
Protein0.7 g · 1% DVFiber2.5 g · 9% DVPotassium264 mg · 6% DVCalcium29 mg · 2% DVIron0.4 mg · 2% DVMagnesium30 mg · 7% DVSodium12 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169926 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

6383 gfor 30 g protein
2745 kcalthose grams cost
1.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPapaya
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPapaya
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPapaya

Rank within fruit

Lemon3.8 gGuava3.8 gBlackberries3.6 gStar fruit3.4 gMulberry3.3 gApricots2.9 gNectarine2.7 gCantaloupe2.4 gLime2.3 gPassion fruit2.3 gPeach2.2 gPapaya1.1 g#25 of 36 in Fruit · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Papaya1.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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