Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Orange, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Unknown
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. papaya
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Papaya
Not Available
Difference Between Papaya and Rambutan
We might think that Papaya and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.