Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Unknown
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Nephelium
Species
A. heterophyllus
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jackfruit and Rambutan
We might think that Jackfruit and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Rambutan belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jackfruit and Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.