Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Purple, Yellow
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Purple
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Top Producer
Brazil
India
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Brazil
Not Available
Top Exporter
Ecuador
India
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Passifloraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Passiflora
Syzygium
Species
P. edulis
S. cumini
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Not Available
Difference Between Passionfruit and Jambul
We might think that Passionfruit and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Jambul with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Jambul 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 Passionfruit and Jambul is Malpighiales and Myrtales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.