Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.15 g | 2% |
| Natural sugars | 14.1 g | 16% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 3.3 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 27.6 mg | 35% |
| Folate | 116 µg | 58% |
| Calcium | 9.91 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.07 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 23.4 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0.35 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: Pawpaw, peeled, seeded, raw (USDA FDC Foundation 2727577). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
North America's custard fruit. Banana-mango flavour, short season, skip the seeds.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) 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).