Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Jackfruit Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 34% | |
| Calories | 111kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 25.4 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.4 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 5 mg/ 70mg (7%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 30 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 18 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Jackfruit (langka) is a sweet tropical fruit. In a 100g serving, it has about 111 kcal, 25.4g carbohydrates (with 20.3g sugar), and 1.6g fiber. It also has small amounts of fat (0.4g) and very low sodium (2mg).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Jackfruit can be a nice fruit option because it provides natural sweetness and some dietary fiber that helps you feel fuller and supports regular digestion. It’s also low in sodium and cholesterol, which is good for everyday heart-friendly eating. Because it’s relatively high in sugar and carbs, it’s best to enjoy it in the right portion—especially if you’re watching blood sugar or you tend to snack often.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: try 1/2 cup (or about 100g) as a snack, not a full meal replacement.
- Pair it with protein or healthy fats to balance your snack (e.g., jackfruit with plain yogurt or a small serving of nuts).
- If you’re eating 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, treat jackfruit as your snack and keep your main meal carbs (rice/bread/noodles) at a reasonable portion.
- Choose less added-sugar versions when available (e.g., avoid syrup-heavy preparations when possible).
- Enjoy it in moderation—no food is strictly bad; it’s the portion and frequency that matter.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang langka, Langka na may asukal (candied/syrup), Turon na may langka, Fruit salad with langka, Langka at sago (dessert)
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