Papaya Calories & Nutrition (पपीता)

Papaya has 36 calories per 1 katori (24 kcal per 100 g)

Fruits Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Breakfast
36 kcal

Papaya Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Papaya broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 24 kcal 0.4 g 4.6 g 0.1 g
1 katori standard 150 g 36 kcal 0.6 g 6.9 g 0.2 g
2 katoris 300 g 72 kcal 1.2 g 13.8 g 0.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Papaya (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 36 kcal 24 kcal 2%
Protein 0.6 g 0.4 g 1%
Carbohydrates 6.9 g 4.6 g 2%
Fat 0.2 g 0.1 g 0%
Fiber 4.2 g 2.8 g 17%
Sugar 6.1 g 4.1 g 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.6 g · 8%
Carbs 6.9 g · 87%
Fat 0.2 g · 6%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 36 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 8 min
Cycling 5 min
Running 4 min
Yoga 10 min

Is Papaya good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Papaya carries roughly 24 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Papaya good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Papaya provides about 0.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Papaya

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Papaya

Soft, sweet orange-fleshed fruit, commonly eaten at breakfast.

Frequently asked questions about Papaya

1 katori papaya (150 g) contains approximately 36 calories, along with 0.6 g protein, 6.9 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.

1 katori papita (150 g) mein lagbhag 36 calorie aur 0.6 g protein hota hai. Isme 6.9 g carbs aur 0.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी पपीता (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 36 कैलोरी और 0.6 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 6.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Papaya contains about 24 calories, 0.4 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.

2 katoris works out to roughly 72 calories and 1.2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Papaya carries roughly 24 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Papaya contains about 0.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Papaya provides roughly 4.6 g of carbohydrates and 4.1 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Papaya is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 36 calories in 1 katori papaya takes brisk walking for about 8 minutes, or cycling for about 5 minutes, or running for about 4 minutes, or yoga for about 10 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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