Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Genus
Artocarpus
Tamarindus
Species
A. heterophyllus
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Jackfruit and Tamarind
We might think that Jackfruit and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.