Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Black
Origin
India
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Moist
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.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
Top Producer
India
Russia
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Moraceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
A. heterophyllus
R. nigrum
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Jackfruit and Blackcurrant
We might think that Jackfruit and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Blackcurrant with peel is 95.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Blackcurrant belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jackfruit and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.