Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
NA
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, 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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
India
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Clusiaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Garcinia
Species
A. heterophyllus
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.