Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with 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 B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
India
Soil Type
NA
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm
Facts about
NA
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
NA
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
India
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Alismidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Artocarpus
Species
H. undatus
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Cactus
Not Available
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Jackfruit
We might think that Dragonfruit and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Jackfruit with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Jackfruit is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.