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Papaya Fruit Nutrition Facts(Carica papaya L. , Caricaceae) |
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Papaya Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1/2 (140g) Papaya |
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Calories Calories from fat
%Daily Value Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 10 mg Total Carbohydrates 19mg Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 9 g
Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron |
70 0
0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 10%
8% 150% 4% 2% |
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Papayas are generally classified into Hawaiian or Mexican. The
Hawaiian papaya plant is smaller (about 8 feet) with fully grown
fruits averaging about 1 pound and pear like in shape. While the
Mexican papaya grows much taller with bigger fruits but are
generally less tastier. The papaya fruit is green when young and
turns yellow when ripe and the flesh varies in color from bright
orange, yellow to pinkish. A properly ripened papaya fruit taste
sweet and juicy. It contains papain that helps digestion and is good
at tenderizing meat. The hollowed part of the fruit contains edible
seeds that resembles and taste like black pepper.
Papaya Nutrition Facts
Papaya is good for balanced nutrition. It has no cholesterol nor saturated fat and contains carbohydrates, Vitamin A, lots of C, Calcium, Iron and fiber that is good for the digestive system and the heart. Papaya also contains other vitamins and minerals like: Niacin, Foliate, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, lipids and amino acids.
Chemical Composition of Papaya:
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Ripe Papaya Fruit |
Per 100g |
Papaya Leaves |
Per 100g |
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Water Protein Fat Ash Calcium Phosphorus Iron Sodium Potassium Beta-carotene equivalent Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin Ascorbic Acid |
90 g 0.5 g 0.1 g 0.5 g 24 mg 22 mg 0.6 mg 4 mg 230 m 950 ug 0.04 mg 0.04 mg 0.4 mg 70m g |
Water Protein Fat Ash Calcium Phosphorus Iron Sodium Potassium Beta-carotene equivalent Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin Ascorbic Acid Vitamin E |
77 g 7.0 g 2.0 g 2.2 g 344 mg 140 mg 0.8 mg 16 mg 652 mg 11,500 ug 0.09 mg 0.48 mg 2.0 mg 140 mg 136 mg |
Payaya as Herbal Medicine
Papaya is nutritious fruit but the papain in papaya can be an abortifacient if eaten in large quantities, otherwise eating papaya in moderation is relatively safe for pregnant women. Papaya also is known to have medicinal properties.
• It has been used as folk medicine with the following properties: laxative, analgesic, antibacterial, hypotensive, amebicide and cardiotonic.
• Eat the ripe fruit to relieve ingestion.
• For pimples, mash the fruit, mixed with squeezed calamansi or lemon juice and apply on face with pimples.
• To treat intestinal worms, crush papaya seeds, mix with a small amount of milk and take it 2 hours after eating dinner. (1/4 spoon for 7-9 years old, 1/2 spoon for 10-12 years old, 1 spoon for adults). Repeat after a week if needed.
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