Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Purple, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
India
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Brazil
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
India
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Passifloraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Passiflora
Artocarpus
Species
P. edulis
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Not Available
Difference Between Passionfruit and Jackfruit
We might think that Passionfruit and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Jackfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Jackfruit 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 Passionfruit and Jackfruit is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.