Papayas
Papayas an oblong fruit with a thin, smooth skin. When ripe, the skin will become yellow and the flesh firm and sweet. A Hawaiian papaya can weigh up to a pound.
Nutritional Value
Has Magnesium, which supports energy metabolism.
- Vitamin C
- 100%
- Magnesium
- 8%
- Folate
- 15%
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Nutritional Facts
| 0 Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 145g |
| Calories | 60 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Sodium (10 mg) | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate (16 g) | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber (2 g) | 7% |
| Total Sugars (11 g) | |
| Protein (1 g) | |
| Calcium (29 mg) | 2% |
| Chloride (16 mg) | 0% |
| Choline (9 mg) | 2% |
| Copper (0.1 mg) | 10% |
| Folate (54 mcg DFE) | 15% |
| Magnesium (30 mg) | 8% |
| Manganese (0.4 mg) | 4% |
| Niacin (1 mg NE) | 6% |
| Phosphorus (15 mg) | 2% |
| Potassium (264 mg) | 6% |
| Selenium (1 µg) | 2% |
| Vitamin A (69 mcg) | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 (0.1 mg) | 6% |
| Vitamin C (88 mg) | 100% |
| Vitamin K (4 µg) | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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How do you pick ripe papaya?
Look for papayas with yellow skin and little to no blemishes.
How do you prepare papaya?
Ripe papaya is usually eaten raw, it's cool flavor is a compliment to spicy foods. Green unripe papayas should not be eaten raw and can be cooked and used in salsa or added to stews and soups.
How do you store papaya?
Once ripe, papaya can be stored in the refrigerator for a week. Unripe papaya should not be stored in the refrigerator because the cold permanently halts the ripening process.