Papaya has a medium glycemic index of 60 (typical range 55 to 65). A serving of 1 fruit, small (157 g) has a glycemic load of 9, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 43 calories, 0.5 g protein, 10.8 g carbohydrate (1.7 g fiber, 7.8 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 fruit, small (157 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 68 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 17 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 7.8 g | 12.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 286 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | 76 | 8 |
| Pear | 38 | 8 |
| Apple | 36 | 8 |
| Golden Delicious Apple | 36 | 7 |
| Longan | 48 | 7 |
Papaya has a glycemic index of 60, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 fruit, small (157 g) serving is 9, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of papaya has a glycemic load of 9 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Papaya has 43 calories per 100 g, and about 68 calories in a 1 fruit, small (157 g) serving.
Papaya is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Papayas, raw” (FDC 169926). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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