Jackfruit nutrition and facts

Jackfruit

A Whole Jackfruit Fruit Showing Hard Green Skin.
Jackfruit grows in tropical regions throughout the world, but it is believed to have originated in India.
Jackfruit has a unique name, and the fruit has an interesting appearance too. It looks somewhat like a giant version of an avocado and it is the largest tree fruit in the world.
In fact, one fruit can weigh as much as 35kg; imagine carrying that one home! This tropical fruit is said to taste incredible, with a soft and sweet peach-colored flesh waiting inside.
The consensus is that the fruit has a unique taste, and it has drawn comparisons to all sorts of flavors. For instance, these comparisons range from pineapple and mango to potatoes and—surprisingly—pulled pork.
Per cup, jackfruit provides various macro and micronutrients including (23);
  • Calories: 155 kcal
  • Carbohydrate: 39.6 g
  • Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Sugar: –
  • Fat: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g
  • Vitamin C: 18% RDA
  • Manganese: 16% RDA
  • Magnesium: 15% RDA
  • Copper: 15% RDA
  • Potassium: 14% RDA

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