Fruits

Papaya

per 1 cup cubed (~145g)

10–12gsugar
10gnatural sugar

44% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

44calories from this sugar
~10 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~4 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

A whole papaya is large, so a cup of cubed fruit is the more realistic serving — moderate natural sugar alongside a strong vitamin C and folate content.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — papayas, raw (last verified 2026-08-23)