Jackfruit Benefits & Nutrition
Jackfruit benefits: nutrition per 100 g (95 kcal, 1.5 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Kathal / phanas.
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Kathal / phanas · Fruits
- 95 kcalenergy
- 1.7 gprotein
- 1.5 gfibre
- Mar–Julbest season in India
Per 100 g (ripe, raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of jackfruit
- Ripe jackfruit is a source of potassium and vitamin B6.
- Raw (green) jackfruit is a popular, fibre-rich meat substitute in curries.
- Provides vitamin C and antioxidants.
How to eat it
Eat ripe bulbs as fruit; cook raw jackfruit as a sabzi or biryani.
How much a day: About 1 cup of ripe bulbs.
Who should be careful
- Ripe jackfruit is high in sugar — smaller portions if you have diabetes.
- Kidney disease: high in potassium.
- Latex/birch-pollen allergy: some people react.
Best season in India
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of jackfruit?
Ripe jackfruit is a source of potassium and vitamin B6. Raw (green) jackfruit is a popular, fibre-rich meat substitute in curries. Provides vitamin C and antioxidants.
How much jackfruit can I have a day?
About 1 cup of ripe bulbs. Eat ripe bulbs as fruit; cook raw jackfruit as a sabzi or biryani.
Who should be careful with jackfruit?
Ripe jackfruit is high in sugar — smaller portions if you have diabetes. Kidney disease: high in potassium. Latex/birch-pollen allergy: some people react.
When is jackfruit in season in India?
Mar–Jul.
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