Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) calories & nutrition


Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) contains 208 calories per serving (10% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 1g fat, 46g carbs, and 6g protein. This nutrition data is based on real meals tracked by Arise app users.

Based on real meals tracked with Arise — the AI calorie counter
Per serving
208 kcal
Fat 1.3 g · Carb 46.5 g · Protein 5.5 g
Per 100 g
92 kcal
Fat 0.6 g · Carb 20.7 g · Protein 2.4 g
Total dish
208 kcal
Weight 225 g


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What's in Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
Shredded green papaya 100 g 43 0.1 11 0.5
Papaya salad dressing 120 ml 150 1 35 2
Dried shrimp 5 g 15 0.2 0.5 3


Macronutrients (Fat, Carbs, Protein) are shown in grams (g).



Ingredient links

Shredded green papaya · Papaya salad dressing · Dried shrimp



How does Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) compare to similar dishes?


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
African Stew with Fufu and Greens 500g 710 22g +502 kcal, more protein
Airline Meal: Noodles with Pork and Vegetables, and a Green Cake 410g 880 42g +672 kcal, more protein
Aloo Gosht with Green Beans 400g 394 24g +186 kcal, more protein
Aloo Saag (Potato and Greens Curry) 265g 257 6g +49 kcal, more protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) healthy?

Yes. With 6g of protein and only 46g of carbs, Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) is a nutritious meal. At 92 kcal/100 g, it has low energy density — filling without excessive calories.

Is Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) good for weight loss?

At 208 calories per serving, Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) is calorie-dense. It can fit a weight loss diet if portions are adjusted or paired with lighter options throughout the day.

How much protein is in Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?

One serving contains 6g of protein, which is about 6% of the recommended daily protein intake.

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What are the nutrition facts for Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?

  • Macro split: fat 6%, carbs 89%, protein 5%
  • Energy density: 92 kcal/100 g (low)
  • Top calorie contributors: Papaya salad dressing, Shredded green papaya, Dried shrimp


How long does it take to burn off Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?

  • Jogging: ~24 min
  • Cycling: ~27 min
  • Walking: ~51 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



How much of your daily intake is Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?

  • kcal: 10% of daily intake
  • Fat: 2% of daily intake
  • Carb: 23% of daily intake
  • Protein: 6% of daily intake

* Reference intake: 2000 kcal, fat 70 g, carbs 200 g, protein 100 g.

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