Papaya

Miracle fruit

Papaya and Miracle fruit

Papaya

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.82 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.70 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.82 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

6.10 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.26 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

182.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.25 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

8.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

20.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

21.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.08 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

10.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

11.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

88.00 g80.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

All seasons

Monsoon

Varieties

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellow

Dark red

Inside Color

Orange

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Luscious, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-84.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

Rainfall

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.

The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carica papaya

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Carica Papaya

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Brassicales

Ericales

Family

Caricaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Carica

Synsepalum

Species

C. papaya

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Papaya

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Difference Between Papaya and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Miracle fruit with peel is 43.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Brassicales and Ericales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.