Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Dark green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Buttery
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Top Producer
Mexico
India
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Mexico
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Carica papaya
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Laurales
Brassicales
Family
Lauraceae
Caricaceae
Species
P. Americana
C. papaya
Generic Group
Laurel
Papaya
Difference Between Avocado and Papaya
We might think that Avocado and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Papaya with peel is 160.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Papaya belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Papaya is Laurales and Brassicales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.