Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, 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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
A. heterophyllus
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Jackfruit and Lychee
We might think that Jackfruit and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Lychee 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 Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.