Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Not Available
Yellow
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Artocarpus
Species
Pepo
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Sapota and Jackfruit
We might think that Sapota and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Jackfruit with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sapota and Jackfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sapota and Jackfruit is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.