Papaya Thoran Calories & Nutrition (पपीता थोरन)

Papaya Thoran has 199 calories per 1 katori (133 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Lunch
199 kcal

Papaya Thoran Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 133 kcal 1.5 g 5.6 g 11.4 g
1 katori standard 150 g 199 kcal 2.3 g 8.4 g 17.1 g
1 bowl 200 g 265 kcal 3.1 g 11.2 g 22.8 g
2 katori 300 g 398 kcal 4.6 g 16.8 g 34.2 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 Thoran (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 199 kcal 133 kcal 10%
Protein 2.3 g 1.5 g 5%
Carbohydrates 8.4 g 5.6 g 3%
Fat 17.1 g 11.4 g 26%
Fiber 6.5 g 4.3 g 26%
Sugar 5.7 g 3.8 g 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 2.3 g · 5%
Carbs 8.4 g · 17%
Fat 17.1 g · 78%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 199 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 43 min
Cycling 28 min
Running 21 min
Yoga 57 min

Is Papaya Thoran good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Papaya Thoran carries roughly 133 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. 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 Thoran good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Papaya Thoran provides about 1.5 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.1 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 Thoran

Cook with 1–2 tsp oil per serving — extra oil and cream add calories fast. Pair with dal, curd or paneer to add protein to the meal.

About Papaya Thoran

Grated raw papaya cooked with coconut and a South Indian tempering.

Frequently asked questions about Papaya Thoran

1 katori papaya thoran (150 g) contains approximately 199 calories, along with 2.3 g protein, 8.4 g carbohydrates and 17.1 g fat.

1 katori papaya thoran (150 g) mein lagbhag 199 calorie aur 2.3 g protein hota hai. Isme 8.4 g carbs aur 17.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी पपीता थोरन (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 199 कैलोरी और 2.3 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 8.4 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 17.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Papaya Thoran contains about 133 calories, 1.5 g protein, 5.6 g carbs and 11.4 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 398 calories and 4.6 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Papaya Thoran carries roughly 133 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. 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 Thoran contains about 1.5 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 Thoran provides roughly 5.6 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 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 Thoran is best eaten at lunch.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 199 calories in 1 katori papaya thoran takes brisk walking for about 43 minutes, or cycling for about 28 minutes, or running for about 21 minutes, or yoga for about 57 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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