Papaya Benefits & Nutrition
Papaya benefits: nutrition per 100 g (43 kcal, 1.7 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Papita.
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Papita · Fruits
- 43 kcalenergy
- 0.5 gprotein
- 1.7 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (ripe, raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of papaya
- Low in calories and a source of vitamin C and folate.
- Contains the enzyme papain and fibre, which may support digestion.
- Provides beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
- Gentle on the stomach for most people — a common breakfast fruit.
How to eat it
Eat ripe papaya chilled with lemon, add to fruit bowls or smoothies. Raw (green) papaya is cooked as a vegetable.
How much a day: 1 bowl (about 150 g) of ripe papaya.
Who should be careful
- Pregnancy: ripe papaya in normal amounts is generally considered fine, but unripe/semi-ripe papaya contains latex and is traditionally avoided — talk to your doctor.
- Latex allergy: some people also react to papaya.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of papaya?
Low in calories and a source of vitamin C and folate. Contains the enzyme papain and fibre, which may support digestion. Provides beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
How much papaya can I have a day?
1 bowl (about 150 g) of ripe papaya. Eat ripe papaya chilled with lemon, add to fruit bowls or smoothies. Raw (green) papaya is cooked as a vegetable.
Who should be careful with papaya?
Pregnancy: ripe papaya in normal amounts is generally considered fine, but unripe/semi-ripe papaya contains latex and is traditionally avoided — talk to your doctor. Latex allergy: some people also react to papaya.
When is papaya in season in India?
Year-round.
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