Papaya with Lime and Chili
Papaya with Lime and Chili is a vibrant, refreshing fruit salad popular across Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam. It typically features ripe or semi-ripe papaya chunks tossed with fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of chili powder or fresh chilies, and sometimes a pinch of salt or sugar to balance the flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in fat and protein but provides a good source of carbohydrates from the natural sugars in papaya, along with significant vitamin C and digestive enzymes like papain. A standard serving usually contains around 80-120 calories, depending on portion size and added seasonings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 62 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 15.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 11.3 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 88 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1094 IU |
| Potassium | 264 mg |
| Folate | 55 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.5 mcg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg |
| Calcium | 27 mg |
Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this combination is a classic example of the Southeast Asian flavor profile that harmonizes sweet, sour, spicy, and salty elements in a single bite. Nutritionally, the vitamin C from the lime enhances the absorption of nutrients from the papaya, while the capsaicin in chili may give a slight metabolic boost.
