Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Papaya, dried (USDA FNDDS 2709206)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1264 kJ / 302 kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 1.25 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 29% |
| Natural sugars | 67.6 g | 75% |
| Fat | 0.84 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.19 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.13 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 62 µg RAE | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 32.4 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9 µg | 9% |
| Folate | 49 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 16.2 mg | — |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 22 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Papaya, dried (USDA FNDDS 2709206), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Dried papaya (Carica papaya) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).