Is papaya keto?

Papaya

Not keto No — papaya is not keto-friendly.

About 13 g net carbs per cup.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup pieces · 145 g
Net carbs
13g
Calories
62kcal
Protein
0.7g
Fat
0.4g
Total carbs
16 g
Fiber
2.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 66%

About 54.9 g of papaya adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 38% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for papaya
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories62 kcal43 kcal
Total carbohydrate16 g11 g
Dietary fiber2.5 g1.7 g
Net carbs13 g9.1 g
Sugars 11 g 7.8 g
Protein0.7 g0.5 g
Fat0.4 g0.3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is papaya keto?

No — papaya is not keto-friendly. About 13 g net carbs per cup.

How many net carbs are in papaya?

1 cup pieces (145 g) of papaya has about 13 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 2.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 9.1 g net carbs.

How much papaya can I eat on keto?

About 54.9 g of papaya adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 38% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 66% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for papaya?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169926): Papayas, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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