Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Carica papaya
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Brassicales
Family
Adoxaceae
Caricaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. papaya
Generic Group
Moschatel
Papaya
Difference Between Elderberry and Papaya
We might think that Elderberry and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Papaya with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Papaya is Dipsacales and Brassicales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.