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1. Papaya Facts
2. Types of Papaya
3. Nutritional Value of Papaya
4. Health Benefits of Papaya

Papaya Facts

History and Origin

Types of Papaya

Types of Papaya grown and sold in Australia

Papaya Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Papaya ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Papayas, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, (2.5cm” pieces) = 145 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	43	2.1%
Protein	g	0.47	0.9%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.26	0.3%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	10.82	3.9%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.7	6.0%
Sugars, total	g	7.82
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	20	1.5%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.25	1.3%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	21	5%
Phosphorus, P	mg	10	0.8%
Potassium, K	mg	182	3.8%
Sodium, Na	mg	8	0.3%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.08	0.7%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.045	5%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.040	1.7%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.6	1.0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	60.9	67.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.023	1.9%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.027	2.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.357	2.2%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.191	3.8%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.038	2.2%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	37	9.2%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	47	5.2%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.30	2%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.6	2.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.081	0.4%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.072
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.058
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	274
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	2
Lycopene	mcg	1828
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	589
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	89

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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