Mango vs papaya: protein, calories, satiety

MangoEstimated satiety: 5 out of 5 · 60 kcal and 0.8 g of protein per 100 g (3.5 oz)
PapayaEstimated satiety: 5 out of 5 · 43 kcal and 0.5 g of protein per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Key differences

Neither is a meaningful source of protein: 1.4 and 1.1 g per 100 kcal.
Papaya has fewer calories: 43 kcal per 100 g, versus 60 for mango, so the same calories come with more grams of food.
They have similar fiber: 1.6 g per 100 g for mango and 1.7 g for papaya.

Comparison per 100 g

Values per 100 g (3.5 oz). USDA descriptions: Mango; Papaya.
Nutrient	Mango, per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Papaya, per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Calories	60 kcal	43 kcal
Protein	0.8 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrates	15 g	10.8 g
of which sugars	13.7 g	7.8 g
Fiber	1.6 g	1.7 g
Fat	0.4 g	0.3 g
of which saturated	0.1 g	0.1 g
Water	83.5 g	88.1 g
Protein per 100 kcal	1.4 g	1.1 g
Estimated satiety (1 to 5)	5	5

Per typical serving

With typical servings, 150 g (5.5 oz) of mango has about 90 kcal and 1.2 g of protein, and 150 g (5.5 oz) of papaya about 65 kcal and 0.7 g.

Values per typical serving of each food.
Nutrient	Mango, 150 g (5.5 oz)	Papaya, 150 g (5.5 oz)
Calories	90 kcal	65 kcal
Protein	1.2 g	0.7 g
Carbohydrates	22.5 g	16.2 g
Fiber	2.4 g	2.6 g
Fat	0.6 g	0.4 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entries cited in the sources.

Which is more filling?

Mango and papaya have the same estimated satiety score: 5 out of 5.

Mango: Very low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content.
Papaya: Very low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

When to choose each one

Mango

On the numbers it does not stand out from papaya in protein, calories, or fiber, so taste, price, or habit can decide.

Papaya

If you want to eat more grams for the same calories: 43 kcal per 100 g.
If you prefer a lighter typical serving: about 65 kcal in 150 g (5.5 oz).
If you have nausea or fill up quickly: it carries our “Easy to digest” tag.

On a GLP-1 medication

Mango. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate.

Papaya. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less.

These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Full food pages

Mango: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.
Papaya: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

USDA FoodData Central: Mangos, raw (FDC ID 169910). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed September 23, 2026.
USDA FoodData Central: Papayas, raw (FDC ID 169926). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed September 23, 2026.