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Papaya

One serving of Papaya — 1 cup cubes (150 g) — comes to 33 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 6.9 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 22 kcal and 0.4 g protein, which makes it not a meaningful protein source on its own for a fruit item. That single serving is about 2.2% of a 1,500 kcal day and 1.7% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.

Walking off Papaya takes roughly 825 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹6 a serving it costs about ₹200 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits nearly every Indian diet type, including vegetarian, Jain, vegan. It works at breakfast and the evening snack slot. It's commonly eaten on fasting days (Navratri/Ekadashi-style).

If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the fruit category are Apple, Banana, Fresh coconut (malai), Dates (khajoor) — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.

33kcal / serving
  • 0.6protein g
  • ₹6cost
  • 825steps to burn

Per portion vs per 100 g

AmountkcalProtein gCarbs gFat g
1 serving (1 cup cubes (150 g))330.66.90.3
2 servings661.213.80.6
Per 100 g220.44.60.2

In a day's calorie budget

Daily targetShare of the day₹ per 20 g protein
1,500 kcal2.2%200
2,000 kcal1.7%

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Questions people ask

How many calories are in Papaya?
One serving (1 cup cubes (150 g)) has 33 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 6.9 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Per 100 g that's 22 kcal and 0.4 g protein.
Is Papaya good for weight loss?
On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Papaya is about 2.2% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
How much walking burns off Papaya?
Roughly 825 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.