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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Bland
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
NA
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
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caricaceae
Cactaceae
Species
C. papaya
H. undatus
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.