Are candied papaya fruits useful or not? Composition and calorie content. Application in cooking, in which dishes can be added.
Candied papaya are slices of the fruit of the melon tree boiled in sugar syrup. They are positioned as a healthy dessert, as they are prepared on the basis of the fruit, but the fact that it is soaked in sweet syrup and thermally processed, of course, suggests much less benefits in comparison with fresh fruit. In addition, such features impose certain restrictions and contraindications to the use of the product. Nevertheless, candied papaya fruits occupy an important place in cooking, they are used to prepare delicious desserts, they are especially successful in complementing all kinds of muffins and cottage cheese casseroles.
Composition and calorie content of candied papaya
The product has a large calorie content and is mainly a source of carbohydrates, if the diet is already saturated with them, the amount of candied fruits in it should be correctly dosed. This is especially true for dietary programs.
The calorie content of candied papaya fruits is 327 kcal per 100 g, of which:
- Proteins - 0.2 g;
- Fat - 0.3 g;
- Carbohydrates - 81.7 g;
- Dietary fiber - 1, 7 g;
- Water - 88, 06 g.
Nevertheless, if we talk about desserts acceptable in the diet, the product has important advantages in comparison with the classic store-bought "snacks", since it contains vitamins and minerals, and their group, it should be noted, is very extensive.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin A, RE - 47 mcg;
- Alpha carotene - 2 mcg;
- Beta carotene - 0.274 mg;
- Beta Cryptoxanthin - 589 mcg;
- Lycopene - 1828 mcg;
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin - 89 mcg;
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.023 mg;
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.027 mg;
- Vitamin B4, choline - 6, 1 mg;
- Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid - 0.191 mg;
- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine - 0.038 mcg;
- Vitamin B9, folate - 37 mcg;
- Vitamin C, ascorbic acid - 60, 9 mg;
- Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol - 0.3 mg;
- Beta tocopherol - 0.02 mg;
- Gamma tocopherol - 0.09 mg;
- Delta Tocopherol - 0.01 mg;
- Vitamin K, phylloquinone - 2, 6 mcg;
- Vitamin PP, NE - 0.357 mg.
Macronutrients per 100 g:
- Potassium - 182 mg;
- Calcium - 20 mg;
- Magnesium - 21 mg;
- Sodium - 8 mg;
- Phosphorus - 10 mg
Microelements per 100 g:
- Iron - 0.25 mg;
- Manganese - 0.04 mg;
- Copper - 45 mcg;
- Selenium - 0.6 mcg;
- Zinc - 0.08 mg.
Fatty acids per 100 g:
- Saturated - 0.081 g;
- Monounsaturated - 0.072 g;
- Polyunsaturated - 0.058 g.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids per 100 g:
- Omega-3 - 0.047 g;
- Omega-6 - 0, 011 g.
It is also worth noting that the composition of candied papaya contains all 8 essential amino acids necessary for a person, that is, amino acids that cannot be produced by our body on its own.
The benefits of candied papaya
The benefits of candied papaya are actually quite relative. On the one hand, they contain a large amount of biologically active substances, and on the other, they are cooked in sugar syrup, and sugar, as you know, is a product that is important to minimize in the diet. If you want to get all the benefits of the fruit without side effects, it is best to eat fresh or dried without additives.
Nevertheless, if you replace with candied fruits all sorts of harmfulness, they can already be considered a more useful alternative. At the same time, there is reason to count on the following beneficial effects when using candied papaya:
- Prevention of anemia … The product contains a wide range of minerals - all the main micro and macro elements are present. Despite the fact that they are not contained in a record amount, they make an important contribution to overall metabolism and the prevention of anemia.
- Fights skin imperfections … The composition of candied papaya contains such a unique enzyme as papain, which is often used in cosmetology and pharmacology for the treatment of various kinds of skin problems, including even for removing unwanted hair.
- Prevention of demineralization … A wide range of minerals contributes not only to the prevention of anemia, but also to the mineralization of the bone skeleton as a whole, which makes bones, nails and teeth stronger and less vulnerable to various kinds of diseases.
- Stimulating bowel movements … The fiber contained in the product helps to stimulate peristaltic processes in the intestines, which in turn allows you to quickly remove toxins and toxins from the body.
- Support for physical and mental strength … Like any other fast carbohydrate, candied papaya fruits help to quickly restore physical strength and raise morale - this is especially important in order to avoid disruptions in the diet. However, it is still not worth abusing this method of restoring energy.
- Prevention of vitamin deficiency … The history of vitamins in candied fruits is the same as with minerals - they are presented in a fairly wide range, albeit in small quantities, thus, the product makes an important contribution to replenishing the vitamin balance.
It is also worth noting that the papain contained in the product is a panacea not only for skin problems. This enzyme improves digestion and is often recommended for those with enzymatic deficiencies. Papain is especially helpful in digesting animal products.
