Papaya — 1 medium bowl (cubed)
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Papaya

पपीता · బొప్పాయి

Also called: papita, boppayi

Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.

60
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
60
Glycemic Index
Measured
7
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
60
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cubed)

Calories & Nutrition: Papaya (1 medium bowl (cubed))

14g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
2.5g
Fiber
0.7g
Protein
0.2g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

FruitsSouth IndianNorth IndianKeralavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Best eaten fresh in the morning. Squeeze lime juice over it — the acidity helps lower the effective GI.

Papaya and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cubed)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Papaya?

Papaya has a glycemic index of 60, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Papaya increase blood sugar?

Papaya has a medium glycemic index (60), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Papaya good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Papaya has a medium GI (60). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Papaya?

Papaya has a glycemic load of 7 per serving (1 medium bowl (cubed)).

Hindi mein

Papita ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Papita ka glycemic index (GI) 60 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cubed)) ka glycemic load (GL) 7 hai, aur isme lagbhag 8g sugar aur 14g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya papita khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Papita ka GI 60 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez papita kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Papita ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Papita mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cubed)) papita mein lagbhag 60 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 14g carbohydrate, 0.7g protein aur 2.5g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

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