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Papaya — RawB
Fruits · #14 of 40

Papaya

Raw · Tropical

50/100B tier
Calories43
Protein0.5g
Fiber1.7g
Sodium8mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 50 out of 100, #14 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (23/100).

The short version: 61mg vitamin C and real vitamin A — the tropics' multivitamin.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 8mg0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g6%
Protein 0.5g1%
Vitamin C 61mg68%
Folate 37mcg9%
Vitamin A 47mcg RAE5%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 50

Clean label ×2097
Low energy density ×1591
Fiber ×2533
Micronutrients ×4023

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#14 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Papaya healthy?

It grades B — 50 out of 100, #14 of 40 fruits in our system. 61mg vitamin C and real vitamin A — the tropics' multivitamin.

How many calories are in Papaya?

43 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Papaya calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.