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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 Best Time to Eat

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.82 g
Rank: 47 (Overall)
Avocado Information
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.70 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.82 g
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.50 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Lychee Information
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Avocado Information
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.10 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.26 g
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

182.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.25 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

8.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

20.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

21.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.08 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

10.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg
Rank: 48 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

47.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

11.00 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.00 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.60 g
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Orange, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

4.7 Shape

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Luscious, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico, Central America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-8
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

  • 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Carica papaya

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Brassicales

7.8 Family

Caricaceae

7.9 Genus

Carica

7.10 Species

C. papaya

7.11 Generic Group

Papaya

What is Papaya Good For?

What is Papaya? What is Papaya good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Papaya fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Papaya Benefits are: heart care, prevents macular degeneration, prevents rheumatoid, arthritis prevention, asthma treatment and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, healing of wounds, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, hydrates skin, skin revitalization, treatment of acne and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are good conditioner, promotes longer and healthier hair, softening mask and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Papaya side effects are: allergic reaction, skin problems and possibly unsafe during pregnancy and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, carotenemia on excessive consumtion and latex allergy. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Papaya.