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Jackfruit and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

23.30 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

19.08 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.72 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.92 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.33 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

24.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.80 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.34 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

157.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

5.40 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.64 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

448.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.23 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

24.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

29.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.13 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

21.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

158.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

30.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

73.46 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.94 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

95.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

97.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

258.64 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

India
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

India
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Artocarpus heterophyllus
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Moraceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Artocarpus
Diospyros

Species

A. heterophyllus
D. virginiana

Generic Group

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Difference Between Jackfruit and American Persimmon

We might think that Jackfruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and American Persimmon with peel is 95.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and American Persimmon 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 Jackfruit and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.