It can be! You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.

What is the main ingredient?

The main ingredient is shredded green papaya, combined with vegetables and herbs.

Yes! Grilled shrimp or chicken can make this salad a heartier meal.

Salad

How many calories in Thai Green Papaya Salad?

Thai Green Papaya Salad, known as Som Tum, is a refreshing, spicy salad made from shredded green papaya and a variety of fresh herbs and spices. It's light yet full of flavor.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 serving

130 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 4% · Carbs 62% · Fat 34%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (100 g, 130 kcal) is 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 32 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Thai Green Papaya Salad is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 102 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Radish Salad	50	1.5 g
Peach Feta Salad	90	3 g
Poached Egg and Asparagus Salad	90	7 g
Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad	120	4.5 g
Thai Green Papaya Salad	130	2 g
Chili Lime Quinoa Salad	160	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

Health score

8/10

Frequently asked questions

Is this salad spicy?: It can be! You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.
What is the main ingredient?: The main ingredient is shredded green papaya, combined with vegetables and herbs.
Can I add protein?: Yes! Grilled shrimp or chicken can make this salad a heartier meal.

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