{"data":{"name":"Papaya fruit, medium ripe","slug":"papaya-fruit-medium-ripe","scientific_name":"Carica papaya","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Papaya (medium ripe) is a sweet, orange fruit that\u2019s usually eaten as a snack or dessert. Per 100g, it has about 53 kcal and provides carbohydrates, natural sugars, and dietary fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Papaya with milk","papaya salad (kinilaw-style)","fruit salad","ginataang papaya","atchara (papaya-based)","papaya as dessert"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":83},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":53,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.06,"carbohydrates_g":12,"fiber_g":2,"sugars_g":9,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":355,"calcium_mg":59,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"phosphorus_mg":20,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":81,"water_g":86.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Papaya can support digestion because of its 2g fiber per 100g, which helps keep your bowel movements regular. It also gives you vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit benefits (especially from its orange color), while being low in fat and sodium (about 0.2g fat and 3mg sodium per 100g). Since it has 9g natural sugar and 12g carbs per 100g, it\u2019s best to enjoy it in a proper fruit portion\u2014especially if you\u2019re also having rice or bread in the same meal.","healthier_tips":["For snacks: aim for about 1 cup (or roughly 100\u2013150g) papaya, paired with plain yogurt or a handful of nuts if you need more staying power.","If you\u2019re having papaya after a meal, keep the portion smaller (so your total carbs for the day stay balanced).","Choose medium-ripe papaya for a good balance of sweetness and fiber; very ripe fruit can taste sweeter, so portion matters.","Hydrate well\u2014fruits work best as part of your usual water intake."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/papaya-fruit-medium-ripe?agent=true"}}}