Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. heterophyllus
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jackfruit and Eggplant
We might think that Jackfruit and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Eggplant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jackfruit and Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.