Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
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, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Africa
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
- 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
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Carica papaya
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Caricaceae
Species
Tamarindus indica
C. papaya
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Papaya
Difference Between Tamarind and Papaya
We might think that Tamarind and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind 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 Tamarind and Papaya is Fabales and Brassicales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.