Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
India
America, India
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
India
Indonesia
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Philippines
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Arecidae
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Species
A. heterophyllus
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
Difference Between Jackfruit and Coconut
We might think that Jackfruit and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Coconut with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Coconut 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 Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.