Mango Salad vs Papaya Salad: Which Has Fewer Calories?
Thai Green Mango Salad
per 1 serving
Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
per 1 serving
Quick Summary
Papaya salad has fewer calories than mango salad because mango has more natural sugar and the dish uses more peanuts.
Papaya salad has 25% fewer calories and more fiber
Nutrition Comparison
| Thai Green Mango Salad 1 serving | Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam) 1 serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | 150 ✓ |
| Protein | 10g ✓ | 5g |
| Carbs | 28g | 25g ✓ |
| Fat | 8g | 5g ✓ |
| Fiber | 4g | 5g ✓ |
Detailed Comparison
Mango salad has 200 calories while papaya salad (Som Tam) has 150 calories - a 50 calorie difference. Mango salad has higher calories because green mango has natural sugars and the dish typically includes more peanuts and dried shrimp. Papaya salad uses green papaya which is much lower in calories. Both are excellent choices for dieters.
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Scan with GinFitFrequently Asked Questions
Which Thai salad has the fewest calories?
Vegetable salads like cucumber salad or wing bean salad have the fewest - around 80-100 calories.
Which papaya salad versions are high calorie?
Som Tam with salted crab and fermented fish or versions with lots of salted egg and peanuts have much higher calories.