Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Cold, 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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. papaya
C. japonica
Generic Group
Papaya
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Papaya and Kumquat
We might think that Papaya and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.