Papaya Salad (Som Tum) calories & nutrition


Papaya Salad (Som Tum) contains 298 calories per serving (15% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 15g fat, 37g carbs, and 10g 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
298 kcal
Fat 15 g · Carb 37.1 g · Protein 9.9 g
Per 100 g
115 kcal
Fat 5.8 g · Carb 14.3 g · Protein 3.8 g
Total dish
298 kcal
Weight 260 g


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What's in Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
Green Papaya 150 g 60 0.3 15.6 0.9
Carrot 20 g 8 0.1 1.9 0.2
Green Beans 15 g 5 0.1 1.1 0.3
Roasted Peanuts 25 g 145 12.5 4.5 6.5
Papaya Salad Dressing 50 ml 80 2 14 2


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



Ingredient links

Green Papaya · Carrot · Green Beans · Roasted Peanuts · Papaya Salad Dressing



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


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
Breakfast Platter with Eggs, Papaya, Apple, and Coffee 650g 408 23g +110 kcal, more protein
Chicken Tinola with Papaya and Malunggay 400g 268 30g -30 kcal, more protein
Cottage Cheese with Mango, Papaya, Seeds and Nut Butter 335g 438 27g +140 kcal, more protein
Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Som Tum) 320g 177 14g -121 kcal, more protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Papaya Salad (Som Tum) healthy?

Yes. With 10g of protein and only 37g of carbs, Papaya Salad (Som Tum) is a nutritious meal. At 115 kcal/100 g, it has low energy density — filling without excessive calories.

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

At 298 calories per serving, 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 Papaya Salad (Som Tum)?

One serving contains 10g of protein, which is about 10% of the recommended daily protein intake.

What app can track calories in this meal?

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

  • Macro split: fat 45%, carbs 50%, protein 5%
  • Energy density: 115 kcal/100 g (low)
  • Top calorie contributors: Roasted Peanuts, Papaya Salad Dressing, Green Papaya


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

  • Jogging: ~34 min
  • Cycling: ~39 min
  • Walking: ~73 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



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

  • kcal: 15% of daily intake
  • Fat: 21% of daily intake
  • Carb: 19% of daily intake
  • Protein: 10% of daily intake

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

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