Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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)
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Black, Red
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Sambucus
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Sambucus
Artocarpus
Species
S. nigra
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Jackfruit
We might think that Elderberry and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Jackfruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Jackfruit is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.