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
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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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) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
1.70 g
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
7.82 g
Rank: 39 (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.50 g
Rank: 49 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
6.10 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.26 g
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
182.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.25 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
8.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
20.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
21.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.08 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
10.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.04 mg
Rank: 48 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.11 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.10 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
47.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
11.00 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
88.00 g
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.60 g
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
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) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal
Rank: 41 (Overall) ▶
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
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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
4.12.3 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
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5.2.2 Beer
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5.2.3 Spirits
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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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