Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Brassicales
Dipsacales
Family
Caricaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. papaya
S. nigra
Generic Group
Papaya
Moschatel
Difference Between Papaya and Elderberry
We might think that Papaya and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Brassicales and Dipsacales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.