Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
India
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Carica papaya
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Caricaceae
Species
S. melongena
C. papaya
Generic Group
Not Available
Papaya
Difference Between Eggplant and Papaya
We might think that Eggplant and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Papaya with peel is 25.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Papaya belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Papaya is Solanales and Brassicales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.