Papaya is loaded with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, B complex, amino acids, calcium and iron.

Just one-half of a papaya has 150 percent of our daily vitamin C requirement. One-half of a papaya contains more vitamin C and more potassium than an entire orange.

One-half of a papaya contains four times the calcium and 11 times as much vitamin C as an entire apple, with just one-third of the calories.

One-half of a papaya has more vitamin C and potassium than an entire orange.

Very low in fat, one papaya has just half the calories of a large banana.

Papaya is a rich source of vitamin A, which is not common in most fruits.

One papaya provides 10 percent of the everyday fiber and 10 percent of the folate our bodies need for good health.

Papaya contains the super enzyme papain, a very effective digestive aid that breaks down protein. With its natural digestive properties, papaya has long been used in tropical areas to provide relief for indigestion.

Tea from green papaya leaf offers almost immediate relief from troublesome digestive disorders.