1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, 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.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
182.00 mg310.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal276.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal25.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
4.3 Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern United States
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Diospyros virginiana
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group