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Papaya and Apricot


Apricot and Papaya


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid  
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy  
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
10.82 g  
99+
11.00 g  
99+

Fiber
1.70 g  
29
2.00 g  
26

Sugar
7.82 g  
39
9.00 g  
28

Protein
0.50 g  
99+
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.13  
13

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg  
13
96.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
36
0.03 mg  
31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
32
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg  
40
0.60 mg  
25

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
33
0.24 mg  
22

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.05 mg  
33

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg  
5
9.00 mcg  
26

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg  
11
10.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg  
23
0.89 mg  
11

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
24
3.30 mcg  
20

Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg  
4
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg  
15
89.00 mcg  
15

Choline
6.10 mg  
19
2.80 mg  
29

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
182.00 mg  
99+
259.00 mg  
26

Iron
0.25 mg  
40
0.40 mg  
29

Sodium
8.00 mg  
11
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
20.00 mg  
22
13.00 mg  
28

Magnesium
21.00 mg  
12
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.08 mg  
25
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
10.00 mg  
37
23.00 mg  
22

Manganese
0.04 mg  
99+
0.08 mg  
36

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.08 mg  
30

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
11.00 mg  
99+
77.00 mg  
26

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
18.00 mg  
6

Water Content
88.00 g  
21
86.35 g  
31

Ash
0.60 g  
20
0.75 g  
15

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
48.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal  
17
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal  
22
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
28
241.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal  
19
63.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal  
24
58.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
200.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal  
99+
265.00 kcal  
31

Characteristics

Type
Melon, Tree fruit  
Tree fruit  

Season
All seasons  
Summer  

Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786  
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Orange, Yellowish-orange  

Inside Color
Orange  
Yellow  

Shape
Oval  
Oval  

Texture
Fleshy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Luscious, Sweet  
Smooth, Sweet  

Origin
Mexico, Central America  
China  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
4.5-8  
6.5-8  

Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts  
Dry, Hot  

Facts

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.
  
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
Turkey  

Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
France  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carica papaya  
Prunus armeniaca  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Brassicales  
Rosales  

Family
Caricaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Carica  
Prunus  

Species
C. papaya  
P. armeniaca  

Generic Group
Papaya  
Rose  

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Difference Between Papaya and Apricot

We might think that Papaya and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Apricot is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Apricot 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 Papaya and Apricot is Brassicales and Rosales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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