Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
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, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
  
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
No
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
  
4
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
  
28
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
  
Citrus
  
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
  
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Orange
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-8
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
  
Sunny
  
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.
  
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
No
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
China
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
  
Citrus reticulata
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
  
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. reticulata
  
Generic Group
Papaya
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Papaya and Tangerine
We might think that Papaya and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Brassicales and Sapindales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.