Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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
Tree fruit
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Carica papaya
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Caricaceae
Species
P. domestica
C. papaya
Generic Group
Rose
Papaya
Difference Between Plum and Papaya
We might think that Plum and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Papaya with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum and Papaya 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 Plum and Papaya is Rosales and Brassicales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.