Fruit

How much fiber is in papaya?

Papaya has 2.5 g of fiber per 1 cup cubed (145 g). That is 9% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a fruit.

2.5g

per 1 cup cubed

1.7g

per 100 g

daily value

#22of 39

fruits

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.8g 32% Insoluble 1.7g 68%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About papaya and fiber

A cup of cubed papaya provides 2.5 grams of fiber and is low FODMAP. The black seeds are edible and peppery but rarely eaten.

Counts toward plant diversityLow FODMAP at this serving

How papaya compares to other fruits

Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Fresh Figs	2 medium	2.9 g	2.9 g	10%
Clementines	2 clementines	2.6 g	1.8 g	9%
Mango	1 cup sliced	2.6 g	1.6 g	9%
Papaya	1 cup cubed	2.5 g	1.7 g	9%
Dried Apricots	1/4 cup	2.4 g	7.3 g	9%
Nectarine	1 medium	2.4 g	1.7 g	9%
Peach	1 medium	2.3 g	1.5 g	8%

All 39 fruits ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

10×

servings of papaya to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

16×

servings of papaya to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for papaya

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Papayas, raw	1.7 g	–	–
Papaya nectar, canned	0.6 g	–	–
Papaya, raw	1.7 g	–	–
Papaya nectar	0.6 g	–	–
Papaya, dried	4.5 g	–	–
Papaya, canned	1.3 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in papaya?

1 cup cubed of papaya, about 145 grams, contains 2.5 grams of dietary fiber. That is 1.7 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 9% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is papaya high in fiber?

Not especially. Papaya has 2.5 g per serving, which ranks 22 of 39 fruits in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in papaya soluble or insoluble?

About 32% of the fiber in papaya is soluble (0.8 g) and 68% is insoluble (1.7 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of papaya would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 10 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 16 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.