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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Sunny, 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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Mexico
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. papaya
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Papaya
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Papaya and Lime
We might think that Papaya and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Lime 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 Lime is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.