Papaya
Medium GI
GL 9.4 per piece (157 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- Low calorie content
- Moderate glycemic index
Papaya has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (157 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.4.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169926 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, 1" pieces | 145 g | 8.7 |
| 1 fruit, small | 157 g | 9.4 |
| 1 cup, mashed | 230 g | 13.8 |
| 1 fruit, large | 781 g | 46.9 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 7.8 g |
| Natural | 7.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.08 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.12 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low calorie content
- Contains natural fiber
- Minimal processing
- Moderate glycemic index
- Relatively high sugar content
- Low protein
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Papaya?
Papaya has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (157 g) has a glycemic load of 9.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Papaya good for people with insulin resistance?
Papaya has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Mixed berries (raw).
Which form of Papaya has the lowest glycemic load?
Papaya has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Papaya in this database (6 per 100 g).
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