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Papaya and Lemon


Lemon and Papaya


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
10.82 g  
99+
9.30 g  
99+

Fiber
1.70 g  
29
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
7.82 g  
39
2.50 g  
99+

Protein
0.50 g  
99+
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.12  
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg  
13
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
36
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
32
0.02 mg  
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg  
40
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
33
0.19 mg  
34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.08 mg  
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg  
5
11.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg  
11
53.00 mg  
15

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg  
23
0.15 mg  
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
24
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg  
4
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg  
15
11.00 mcg  
30

Choline
6.10 mg  
19
5.10 mg  
24

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
182.00 mg  
99+
138.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.25 mg  
40
0.60 mg  
21

Sodium
8.00 mg  
11
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
20.00 mg  
22
26.00 mg  
17

Magnesium
21.00 mg  
12
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.08 mg  
25
0.06 mg  
27

Phosphorus
10.00 mg  
37
16.00 mg  
29

Manganese
0.04 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg  
16
26.00 mg  
23

Omega 6s
11.00 mg  
99+
63.00 mg  
28

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.00 g  
21
88.98 g  
15

Ash
0.60 g  
20
0.30 g  
38

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal  
17
29.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal  
22
22.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
28
267.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal  
19
21.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal  
24
22.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
250.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal  
99+
285.00 kcal  
24

Characteristics

Type
Melon, Tree fruit  
Citrus, Tree fruit  

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  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange  

Inside Color
Orange  
Yellow  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Succulent  

Taste
Luscious, Sweet  
Sour  

Origin
Mexico, Central America  
China, India  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
4.5-8  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts  
Hot, Sunny  

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.
  
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
China  

Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
Mexico  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carica papaya  
Citrus limon  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Brassicales  
Sapindales  

Family
Caricaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Carica  
Citrus  

Species
C. papaya  
C. limon  

Generic Group
Papaya  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Papaya and Lemon

We might think that Papaya and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Lemon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Lemon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Lemon 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 Lemon is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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