Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Skin cleansing
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
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Dry
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
NA
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy
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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
India
Jamaica
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
A. heterophyllus
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Jackfruit and Ugli fruit
We might think that Jackfruit and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.