Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Origin
Chile, Peru
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
NA
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Mexico
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Carica papaya
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Caricaceae
Species
Physalis
C. papaya
Generic Group
Not Available
Papaya
Difference Between Physalis and Papaya
We might think that Physalis and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Papaya with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Papaya belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Papaya is Solanales and Brassicales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.