Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Dry
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
NA
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
India
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
India
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Jackfruit
We might think that Ugli fruit and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Jackfruit with peel is 45.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Jackfruit is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.