Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
India
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
France
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
A. heterophyllus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Jackfruit and Damson
We might think that Jackfruit and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Damson with peel is 95.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Damson 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 Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.