Papaya

Dragonfruit

Papaya and Dragonfruit

Papaya

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.82 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.70 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.82 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.26 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

182.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.25 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

8.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

20.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

21.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.08 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

10.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

11.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.00 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon, Tree fruit

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Early fall, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellow

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Luscious, Sweet

Bland

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-85.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Mexico

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carica papaya

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Carica Papaya

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

Order

Brassicales

Caryophyllales

Family

Caricaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Carica

Hylocereus

Species

C. papaya

H. undatus

Generic Group

Papaya

Cactus

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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 43.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal 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.