Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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 pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
India
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
India
Turkey
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Argentina
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
A. heterophyllus
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Jackfruit and Quince
We might think that Jackfruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Quince 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 Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.