Health BENEFITS of Papaya:
High in Vitamin C
- works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
- assists the body in making collagen protein
- helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- supports a healthy nervous system
- assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Vitamin A (Carotenoids)
- works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
- promotes healthy eyes, bones, and skin
- supports fertility and reproductive health
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High in Lycopene
- helps protect cells from harmful free radicals
- aids in protecting the skin from the sun's damaging UV rays
- improves heart health and brain functioning
High in Papain (Digestive Enzyme)
- assists with protein breakdown and healthy digestion
- aids in reducing inflammation and helps ease muscle aches and pains
- boosts the immune system and promotes wound healing
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup cubed papaya = approximately 62 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 cup cubed papaya)
15.7g
Carbohydrates
.7g
Protein
.4g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 cup cubed papaya)
2.5g
Fiber*
11.3g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 cup cubed papaya)
13.2g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.