Nutritional and Phyto-Therapeutic Potential of Papaya (Carica Papaya Linn.): An Overview

Figures & data

Figure 1  Papaya fruit and seeds.

Figure 2  Papaya leaf.

Table 1  Area and production of papaya

Region	Area harvested (Ha)	Production (Mt)
Brazil	178,607	1,871,300
Indonesia	107,813	695,214
Australia	403	5027
India	298,984	4,713,800
Mexico	3889	616,215
Philippines	2067	165,981

Source: FAOSTAT.^[13]

Table 2  Papaya fruit nutritional value (per 100 g edible portion)

	Value—USDA		Value—USDA
Nutrient	nutrient database	Nutrient	nutrient database
Water	88.83 g	Calcium	24 mg
Energy	163 kJ/39 kcal	Magnesium	10 mg
Protein	0.61 g	Iron	0.1 mg
Fat	0.14 g	Zinc	0.07 mg
Carbohydrate (total)	9.81 g	Beta-carotene	276 μg
Carbohydrate (sugar)	5.9 g	Thiamin	0.027 mg
Dietary fiber	1.8 g	Riboflavin	0.032 mg
Cholesterol	Nil	Niacin	0.338 mg
Sodium	3 mg	Vitamin C	61.8 mg
Potassium	257 mg	Vitamin A Eq	150 μg

Source: USDA national nutrient database for reference (2006).

Table 3  General composition of FPP

Component	Level of component/100 g FPP
Moisture	8.4 g
Protein	0.3 g
Fat	Less than 0.1 g
Ash	Less than 0.1 g
Carbohydrates	91.3 g
Energy	366 kcal
Amino acids
Arginine	16 mg
Tyrosine	8 mg
Leucine	18 mg
Methionine	5 mg