Papaya is a melon-like fruit, which varies greatly in shape and size. The skin of unripe fruit is smooth, green, and thin and changes to deep orange or yellow when ripe. The flesh varies from 2.5 to 5.0 cm in thickness and yellow to orange in color.
The fruit also has many black seeds, which are edible but bitter.
One small papaya (152 grams) contains (2):
Calories: 59
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI
Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI
Folate (vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI
Potassium: 11% of the RDI
Trace amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.