Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
White, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
South Pacific
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Jamaica
China
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Citrullus
Species
A. altilis
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Gourd
Difference Between Breadfruit and Watermelon
We might think that Breadfruit and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Watermelon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.