Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, 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
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
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Syria
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
India
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
France
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Carica Papaya
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. papaya
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Papaya and Damson
We might think that Papaya and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Damson with peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Damson 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 Damson is Brassicales and Rosales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.