Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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, 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 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
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
Not Available
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Sambucus
Species
A. heterophyllus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Jackfruit and Elderberry
We might think that Jackfruit and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.