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Papaya
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What is Papaya?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

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

10.82 g
Rank: 47 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.82 g
Rank: 47 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.50 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

6.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.26 g
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

182.00 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

8.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

20.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

21.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.08 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

10.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

11.00 mg
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

88.00 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal
Rank: 36 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal
Rank: 45 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Luscious, Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

India

Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carica papaya

Synonym

Carica Papaya

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Brassicales

Family

Caricaceae

Genus

Carica

Species

C. papaya

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: arthritis prevention, asthma treatment, cancer prevention, heart care, prevents macular degeneration and prevents rheumatoid 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.