Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
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
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Origin
South Pacific
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
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
Europe
Top Exporter
Jamaica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Species
A. altilis
C. maxima
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Breadfruit and Pomelo
We might think that Breadfruit and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.