Papaya nectar has 57 kcal per 100 g. Like all nectars, it is a blended pulp drink with added water and sugar. Track as a beverage — the fiber from whole papaya is largely absent.
How should I track Papaya nectar, canned?
When tracking Papaya nectar, canned, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.