Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Brown, Green
White, Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Bland
Origin
America, India
South Pacific
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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.
Top Producer
Indonesia
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Cocos nucifera
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Magnollidae
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Species
C. nucifera
A. altilis
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Mulberry
Difference Between Coconut and Breadfruit
We might think that Coconut and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Breadfruit with peel is 354.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Breadfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Breadfruit is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.