Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Carica papaya
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Carica Papaya
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Caricaceae
Species
C. maxima
C. papaya
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Papaya
Difference Between Pomelo and Papaya
We might think that Pomelo and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Papaya with peel is 38.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 38.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Papaya is Sapindales and Brassicales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.