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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.82 g9.62 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.82 g8.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.50 g0.76 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg0.22 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.20 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg61.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.15 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 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

6.10 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.26 g0.04 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

182.00 mg216.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg0.11 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

8.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

20.00 mg4.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

21.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.08 mg0.08 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

10.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg12.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

11.00 mg30.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.00 g89.10 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
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal38.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal38.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical

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
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Succulent

Taste

Luscious, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts
Warm

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.
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

Mexico
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carica papaya
Citrus maxima

Synonym

Carica Papaya
Citrus grandis

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. maxima

Generic Group

Papaya
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Papaya and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Pomelo with peel is 43.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.