Paw paw - bursting with vitamin C
One cup of paw paw cubes (140gms) will give you 87mg of vitamin C, that's more than the same amount of an orange. Paw paw also contain good quantities of vitamin A and Vitamin E, which make them a Superfood for your skin and a great anti-oxidant fruit.
Dole Food Company, Inc. offers the following nutritional information regarding paw paw (papaya as it is known in many countries):
One-half of a paw paw (140g) provides nearly 150 percent of vitamin C needs, plus is an excellent source of vitamin A, and a good source of fiber, folate and potassium, all for a mere 55 calories. The unique combination of high vitamin A and C make paw paw (papaya) a Superfood for your skin and immunity. No wonder research comparing 40 different fruits for the Dietary Recommended Intake (DRI) of nine vitamins plus potassium and fiber rated papayas first. Paw paw (papayas) are also a top source of beta-cryptoxanthin, an antioxidant carotenoid that research shows may reduce the risk of lung cancer. Paw paw (papaya) also supplies papain, an enzyme that promotes digestion.
