Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry, Fruit vegetable
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
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Sunny, 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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Mexico
Netherlands
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Not Available
Lycopersicon esculentum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Caricaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. papaya
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Papaya
Nightshade
Difference Between Papaya and Tomato
We might think that Papaya and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Tomato with peel is Not Available and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya and Tomato 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 Tomato is Brassicales and Solanales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.