Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
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
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Orange, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Mexico
Colombia
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Caricaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. papaya
Physalis
Generic Group
Papaya
Not Available
Difference Between Papaya and Physalis
We might think that Papaya and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Papaya and Physalis is Brassicales and Solanales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.