Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Ecuador
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Carica Papaya
Annona cherimola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Caricaceae
Annonaceae
Species
C. papaya
A. cherimola
Difference Between Papaya and Cherimoya
We might think that Papaya and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Cherimoya with peel is 43.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Brassicales and Magnoliales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.