Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.82 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.82 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.50 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.26 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
182.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.25 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
8.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
21.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.08 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
10.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
11.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.00 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.60 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80
450
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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
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Citrus aurantifolia
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. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Papaya
Citrus fruit