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 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
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
India
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
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
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Moraceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Diospyros
Species
A. heterophyllus
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available 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.