Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Dark red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
NA, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
- 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
NA
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Carica papaya
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Sapotaceae
Caricaceae
Species
S. dulcificum
C. papaya
Generic Group
Not Available
Papaya
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Papaya
We might think that Miracle fruit and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit and Papaya is Ericales and Brassicales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.