Raw Papaya : 1 Kg – 1.3 Kg

Papaya is the fruit of the Carica papaya plant.

It originated in Central America and Southern Mexico but is now grown in many other parts of the world.

If the papaya is ripe, it can be eaten raw. However, unripe papaya should always be cooked before eating — especially during pregnancy, as the unripe fruit is high in latex, which can stimulate contractions.

One small papaya (152 grams) contains

• Calories: 59
• Carbohydrates: 15 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI
• Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI
• Folate (vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI
• Potassium: 11% of the RDI
• Trace amounts of calcium

One small papaya (152 grams) contains (2):

Calories: 59

Carbohydrates: 15 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 1 gram

Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI

Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI

Folate (vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI

Potassium: 11% of the RDI

Trace amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.

agnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.