1 cup (medium) of Green Papaya Salad (120 g) has 66 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.4 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 45.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Green Papaya Salad Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

11.2g

· 4% DV

Protein

1.1g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.7g

· 1% DV

Fiber

2.2g

· 8% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 8% · Fat 11%

Green Papaya Salad Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

38mg · 42% DV

Folate

38µg · 10% DV

Vitamin A

47µg · 5% DV

0.2mg · 4% DV

Minerals

Sodium

180mg · 8% DV

Potassium ⭐

210mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

12mg · 3% DV

Phosphorus

18mg · 3% DV

How Nutritious Is Green Papaya Salad?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

47/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Green Papaya Salad Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Green Papaya Salad

To burn the 55 calories in 100 g:

🚶

14min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

6min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

7min

Cycling

🏊

6min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Green Papaya Salad Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Green Papaya Salad Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts yes

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Green Papaya Salad Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Green Papaya Salad Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.13g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.08g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.05g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Papaya Salad

How many calories are in green papaya salad?

Green papaya salad contains 55 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 11.2 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of protein, and 0.7 g of fat.

Is green papaya salad low glycemic and suitable for a gluten-free diet?

With a glycemic index of 25, green papaya salad is a low-GI option. It is compatible with gluten-free diets, but it contains fish, peanuts, and soy allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 21, 2026