Papayas, Raw

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 72% of daily vitamin C, 6% of daily potassium and 6% of daily folate needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin C 60.9 mg
  2. Potassium 182 mg
  3. Folate (DFE) 37 mcg
  4. Calcium 20 mg
  5. Vitamin B-6 0.03 mg
  6. Riboflavin 0.02 mg
  7. Choline 6.1 mg
  8. Iron 0.25 mg
  9. Zinc 0.08 mg
  10. Protein 0.47 g
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium20 mg1000 mg
Choline6.1 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)37 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.25 mg27 mg
Potassium182 mg2900 mg
Protein0.47 g70 g
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.03 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C60.9 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.08 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Raw papaya is safe during pregnancy only when completely ripe with bright yellow or orange skin. Fully ripe papaya provides beneficial vitamin C, folate, and potassium, whereas unripe green papaya contains concentrated latex and papain that can stimulate uterine contractions. The NHS and ACOG advise pregnant women to strictly avoid unripe or semi-green papaya. Wash ripe papayas under running water before peeling and removing the black seeds.

Sources: NHS · FDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Papayas, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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