Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caucasus
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Mexico
Chile
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. papaya
P. domestica
Generic Group
Papaya
Rose
Difference Between Papaya and Plum
We might think that Papaya and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Plum with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Plum 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 Plum is Brassicales and Rosales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.