Jackfruit and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, 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, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
23.30 g
10
14.30 g
30
Fiber
1.50 g
31
5.40 g
8
Sugar
19.08 g
4
8.90 g
30
Protein
1.72 g
12
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
5
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
17
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.92 mg
10
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
23
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.33 mg
2
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg
10
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.80 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.34 mg
22
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
157.00 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.64 g
13
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
448.00 mg
8
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.23 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
24.00 mg
19
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
29.00 mg
6
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.13 mg
20
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.08 mg
31
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
158.00 mg
4
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
30.00 mg
99+
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
73.46 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.94 g
9
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
95.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
97.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
258.64 kcal
27
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
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
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny
Facts
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 black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
India
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
India
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Psidium
Species
A. heterophyllus
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Jackfruit and Guava
We might think that Jackfruit and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Guava 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 Guava is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
