Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
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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, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
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
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
India
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Argentina
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Carica Papaya
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. papaya
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Papaya
Rose
Difference Between Papaya and Quince
We might think that Papaya and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Quince with peel is 43.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Quince 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 Quince is Brassicales and Rosales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.