Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after 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 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
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Scarlet red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Carica papaya
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Caricaceae
Species
L. barbarum
C. papaya
Generic Group
Not Available
Papaya
Difference Between Gojiberry and Papaya
We might think that Gojiberry and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Papaya with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Papaya is Solanales and Brassicales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.