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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
10.82 g14.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
1.70 g1.00 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
1.11.1 Sugar
7.82 g8.00 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
1.13 Protein
0.50 g2.00 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
1.13.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.14
Apple
0.02 0.52
1.14 Vitamins
1.14.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcgNA
Pomegranate
0 426
1.14.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
1.14.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
1.14.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg0.16 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
1.14.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mgNA
Lychee
0 1.4
1.14.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mgNA
Apple
0 0.4
1.14.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcgNA
Gojiberry
0 81
1.14.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg9.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
1.14.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
1.14.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
1.14.11 Lycopene
1,828.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
1.14.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
1.14.13 Choline
6.10 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
1.15 Fat
0.26 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
1.16 Minerals
1.16.1 Potassium
182.00 mgNA
Olive
42 840
1.16.2 Iron
0.25 mg0.65 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
1.16.3 Sodium
8.00 mgNA
Orange
0 1556
1.16.4 Calcium
20.00 mg8.80 mg
Longan
1 100
1.16.5 Magnesium
21.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 92
1.16.6 Zinc
0.08 mgNA
Apple
0 2.7
1.16.7 Phosphorus
10.00 mg36.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
1.16.8 Manganese
0.04 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
1.16.9 Copper
0.11 mgNA
Apple
0 2
1.16.10 Selenium
0.10 mcgNA
Apple
0 63.7
1.17 Fatty Acids
1.17.1 Omega 3s
47.00 mgNA
Watermelon
0 318
1.17.2 Omega 6s
11.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 1689
1.18 Sterol
1.18.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
1.19 Water Content
88.00 g87.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
1.20 Ash
0.60 g0.40 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA60.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcalNA
Cucumber
12 354
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcalNA
Rambutan
0 187
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcalNA
Gojiberry
32 747
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal150.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
220.00 kcalNA
Breadfruit
80 450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
3.2 Season
All seasons
Early fall, Summer
3.3 Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
3.6 Inside Color
Orange
White
3.7 Shape
Oval
Oval
3.8 Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
3.9 Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Bland
3.10 Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
3.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
3.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-85.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
NA
4 Facts
4.1 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.
NA
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
India
NA
4.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
NA
4.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
China
4.3.4 Top Exporter
Mexico
Vietnam
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Hylocereus undatus
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
6.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
6.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
6.7 Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
6.8 Family
Caricaceae
Cactaceae
6.9 Genus
Carica
Hylocereus
6.10 Species
C. papaya
H. undatus
6.11 Generic Group
Papaya
Cactus

Difference Between Papaya and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Brassicales and Caryophyllales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.