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Papaya's can grow up to 20 inches in size. You may also find that people around the world love the sweet taste of this tropical fruit. But though Papaya is sweet, it also healthy. Papaya contains calcium, iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex and fiber. When Papaya's are ripe, they aid in digestion and prevent diseases. It also serves as an anti-aging control.
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- Moisture 90.8%
- Protein 0.6%
- Fat 0.1%
- Fiber 0.8%
- Minerals 0.5%
- Carbohydrates 7.2%
- Calcium 17mg
- Phosphorus 13mg
- Iron 0.5mg
- Vitamin C 57mg
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Health &Nutrition Benefits
- Papaya contains 'papain', a digestive enzyme known for aiding digestion.
- When consumed ripe, this fruit being easily digestible assists in preventing constipation.
- A study reveals that when this fruit is consumed alone for three days, it has a useful tonic effect in the stomach and intestines.
- The juice of papaya assists in mitigating infections of the colon. It also helps in breaking down pus and mucus.
- The consumption of ripe papaya is said to help in the prevention of cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue.
- Papaya helps tremendously in preventing nausea, including morning sickness and motion sickness.
- When had with honey, the papaya seeds are known to be antihelminthic for expelling worms. So chew and swallow two teaspoonfuls of papaya seeds after the main meals during a day.
- Papaya has rejuvenating properties that especially assists in controlling early aging.
- Eating papaya on a regular basis is known to restore strength and health to the body.
- Papaya is a rich source of antioxidant nutrients like carotenes, vitamin C, vitamin B, minerals, fiber, etc. All these nutrients boost the health of the cardiovascular system, apart from providing protection against colon cancer.
- Being a rich source of fiber, papaya consumption helps in lowering high cholesterol levels.
- This fruit can be directly applied to skin sores also.
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Passion Fruit is a very sweet and distinct tropical fruit. It is great source of fiber, Vitamins A and C, and can reduce the growth of cancer cells. It is also good at reducing weight and is a great source of antioxidant.
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Given below is the nutrient value per 100 g of Passion Fruit
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- Total Fat -1g
- Sodium - 28mg
- Total Carbohydrates - 23g
- Dietary Fiber - 10g
- Sugars - 11g
- Protein - 2g
- Vitamin A - 1272 IU
- Retional Activity Equivalent - 64 mcg
- Beta Carotene - 743 mcg
- Beta Cryptoxanthin - 41 mcg
- Vitamin C - 30 mg
- Vitamin E - 0.02 mg
- Vitamin K - 0.7 mcg
- Riboflavin - 0.13 mg
- Niacin - 1.5 mg
- Vitamin B6 - 0.1 mg
- Folate - 14 mcg
- Food Folate - 14 5.6 mcg
- Dietary Folate Equivalents - 14 mcg
- Calcium - 12 mg
- Iron - 1.6 mg
- Magnesium - 29 mg
- Phosphorus - 68 mg
- Potassium - 348 mg
- Sodium - 28 mg
- Zinc - 0.1 mg
- Copper - 0.086 mg
- Selenium - 0.6 mcg
- Total Fat - 0.7 mg
- Saturated Fat - 0.059 mg
- Monounsaturated Fat - 0.086 mg
- Polyunsaturated Fat - 0.411 mg
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Health & Nutrition Benefits
- The juice of passion fruit reduces cancer cell growth. Though research is underway on this issue, the phytochemicals in the fruit juice are considered to inhibit cancer cell growth.
- The phenolic acids and flavonoids present in the fruit are supposed to possess heart-protecting function.
- The phenolic profile of the fruit is known for its anti-microbial activity.
- Passion fruit is a good source of antioxidants, both water soluble and fat soluble ones.
- Passion fruit is considered good for products which require pasteurization.
- The fruit is quite high in carbohydrates and simple sugars, which improves athletic performance.
- It contains plant sterols, which help in lowering the levels of cholesterol.
- Passion fruit is a reservoir of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium.
- The seeds of the fruit are very vital sources of fiber.
- It is supposed to possess somniferous properties, which when taken before going to bed, help the person to relax and have a restful sleep.
- It is very good for attaining optimum health and to reduce weight.
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