Watermelon

Papaya

Watermelon and Papaya

Watermelon

Papaya

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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, Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

7.55 g10.82 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g1.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g7.82 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 g0.50 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.36 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg62.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg1,828.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg6.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.26 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg182.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg8.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg21.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg10.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

50.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g88.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal39.28 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal258.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal57.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal220.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Melon, Tree fruit

Season

Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Seedless Variety

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Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Luscious, Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa

Mexico, Central America

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.84.5-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

India

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Carica papaya

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Carica Papaya

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Brassicales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Carica

Species

C. lanatus

C. papaya

Generic Group

Gourd

Papaya

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Difference Between Watermelon and Papaya

We might think that Watermelon and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Papaya is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Papaya with peel is 30.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Papaya is Cucurbitales and Brassicales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.