Breadfruit and Eggplant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
27.12 g
6
5.88 g
99+
Fiber
4.90 g
11
3.00 g
20
Sugar
11.00 g
17
3.53 g
99+
Protein
1.07 g
22
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
22.00 mcg
19
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.90 mg
11
0.65 mg
19
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.46 mg
5
0.28 mg
17
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
18
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
22.00 mcg
12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.00 mg
31
2.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
36.00 mcg
24
Choline
9.80 mg
7
6.90 mg
15
Fat
0.23 g
32
0.18 g
35
Minerals
Potassium
490.00 mg
5
229.00 mg
31
Iron
0.54 mg
23
0.23 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
25.00 mg
9
14.00 mg
20
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
30.00 mg
17
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.23 mg
19
Copper
0.08 mg
26
0.08 mg
28
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
70.65 g
99+
92.30 g
5
Ash
0.93 g
10
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
25.00 kcal
39
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
103.00 kcal
4
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 Foods
Calories in Juice
300.00 kcal
3
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
80.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
White, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Bland
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
South Pacific
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
No
Production
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Solanum
Species
A. altilis
S. melongena
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Breadfruit and Eggplant
We might think that Breadfruit and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Eggplant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Breadfruit and Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
