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Which is more nutritious: Paw Paw or papaya? Unpacking the Differences

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In many parts of the world, including Australia, the names 'pawpaw' and 'papaya' are used interchangeably for the same tropical fruit, *Carica papaya*. However, in North America, 'pawpaw' refers to a completely distinct fruit (*Asimina triloba*) native to the region. This article resolves the confusion by examining the nutritional profiles of both fruits to determine which is more nutritious.