Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red
Origin
South Pacific
Barbados
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Japan
Top Exporter
Jamaica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Citrus Paradisi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Species
A. altilis
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 103.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.