Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Pie
Not Available
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Caricaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. papaya
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Papaya
Not Available
Difference Between Papaya and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Papaya and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Brassicales and Malpighiales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.