Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Origin
Central America, South America
India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
India
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
Difference Between Tomato and Jackfruit
We might think that Tomato and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Jackfruit with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato and Jackfruit 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 Tomato and Jackfruit is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.