Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
South Pacific
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Species
C. maxima
A. altilis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry
Difference Between Pomelo and Breadfruit
We might think that Pomelo and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Breadfruit with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomelo and Breadfruit is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.