Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Arthritis treatment, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, 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
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Irregularly oval
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Canada
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Carica Papaya
Capsicum annuum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Caricaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. papaya
C. annum
Difference Between Papaya and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Papaya and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 43.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Brassicales and Solanales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.