Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
White, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Origin
South Pacific
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
NA
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
NA
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Magnollidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Hylocereus
Species
A. altilis
H. undatus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Cactus
Difference Between Breadfruit and Dragonfruit
We might think that Breadfruit and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Dragonfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Breadfruit and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.