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Jackfruit, raw

Fruits Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 46 AFCD 46 SR Legacy

Jackfruit, raw is a fruit at 82.9 calories per 100g. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, providing 25% of the Daily Value per 100g. This fruit is a useful source of fiber, virtually fat-free. Fruits are naturally rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. They are an important part of a balanced diet and contribute to daily micronutrient needs. Our database tracks 92 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

82.9
Calories
kcal
1.7
Protein
g
0.64
Fat
g
23.2
Carbs
g
3.0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B6
0.33 mg
25% DV
💪
Carbohydrate
23.2 g
18% DV
💎
Potassium
350 mg
10% DV

Data for 92 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD75.4g
2%
Calories AFCD82.9kcal
Energy (kJ) SR397kj
Protein SR1.7g
3%
Total Fat SR0.64g
Carbohydrate SR23.2g
18%
Fiber AFCD3.0g
8%
Total Sugars AFCD16.3g
Starch AFCD0.40g
Ash AFCD0.60g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD18.0mg
2%
Iron AFCD0.80mg
10%
Magnesium AFCD14.0mg
4%
Phosphorus AFCD21.0mg
3%
Potassium AFCD350mg
10%
Sodium AFCD3.0mg
0%
Zinc AFCD0.80mg
7%
Copper SR0.08mg
8%
Manganese SR0.04mg
2%
Selenium AFCD0µg
Vitamins 30
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD11.0µg
1%
Vitamin A (IU) SR5.0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD61.0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD6.0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin AFCD5.0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR157µg
Vitamin C AFCD6.0mg
7%
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0µg
Vitamin E AFCD0.30mg
2%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0.03mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR0mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0.05mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.04mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.12mg
9%
Niacin (B3) AFCD0.60mg
4%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.23mg
5%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.33mg
25%
Folate AFCD24.0µg
6%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD24.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD24.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0µg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0g
Trans Fat AFCD0g
Cholesterol AFCD0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0g
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0.03g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.004g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.004g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.13g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.01g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0g
Omega-6 LA SR0.01g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.08g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.04g
Threonine SR0.09g
Isoleucine SR0.07g
Leucine SR0.10g
Lysine SR0.07g
Methionine SR0.03g
Cystine SR0.02g
Phenylalanine SR0.05g
Tyrosine SR0.10g
Valine SR0.09g
Arginine SR0.14g
Histidine SR0.03g
Alanine SR0.09g
Aspartic Acid SR0.17g
Glutamic Acid SR0.19g
Glycine SR0.09g
Proline SR0.02g
Serine SR0.10g
Phytochemicals 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Oxalic Acid AFCD0mg
Other 2
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

49
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin C + Iron●●●

Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ in the gut. Adding 75 mg vitamin C to a meal can increase iron absorption 3–4 fold.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1989

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Fiber vs Zinc●●

Phytates in fibre-rich foods chelate zinc, reducing its bioavailability by up to 50% in high-phytate diets. This is a major concern in plant-based diets.

Sandstrom, Food Nutr Res, 1997

Vitamin C vs Copper●●

High-dose vitamin C (>1,500 mg/day) may reduce copper absorption by reducing Cu²⁺ to Cu⁺, though the clinical significance at normal intakes is minimal.

Harris, Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

89
Amino Acid Score
Good
Lysine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Lysine. Pair with legumes, dairy, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.0425.0
Threonine0.0950.0
Isoleucine0.0740.1
Leucine0.1059.9
Lysine0.0740.1
Methionine0.0319.8
Cystine0.029.9
Phenylalanine0.0530.2
Tyrosine0.1059.9
Valine0.0950.0
Arginine0.1480.2
Histidine0.0319.8
Alanine0.0950.0
Aspartic Acid0.17100.0
Glutamic Acid0.19109.9
Glycine0.0950.0
Proline0.029.9
Serine0.1059.9

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Fresh Fruits” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin C loses up to 30% when sautéed. Baked retains 80%.
Folate loses up to 50% when sautéed. Baked retains 60%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

61
Insulin Index
High Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 61
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Other Fruit” category.

1.1
kg CO₂e / kg
Low Impact
1.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
153
L water / kg
Water Use
4.8
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions1.1 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use1.4 m² / kg
Water Use153 L / kg
Eutrophication3.6 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification4.8 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Fruits

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Fruits” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Dominican Republic
618
2.
Oman
424
3.
Uganda
422
4.
Guyana
416
5.
Sao Tome and Principe
366
6.
Saudi Arabia
352
7.
Papua New Guinea
317
8.
Dominica
308
9.
Albania
293
10.
Ghana
286

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+38%
1961: 93 kcal2023: 128 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Jackfruit, raw?

Jackfruit, raw contains 82.9 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 1.7g of protein (8% of calories), 0.64g of fat (7%), and 23.2g of carbohydrates (112%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Jackfruit, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Jackfruit, raw is Vitamin B6, providing 0.33 mg per 100g (25% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Carbohydrate (18% DV). Our database tracks 92 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Jackfruit, raw high in protein?

At 1.7g per 100 grams, Jackfruit, raw is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.

How much fiber is in Jackfruit, raw?

Jackfruit, raw contains 3.0g of fiber per 100 grams — a moderate amount. This contributes to the recommended daily intake of 25-38g. Pairing with other fiber-rich foods like vegetables, legumes, or whole grains can help meet daily targets.

What is the insulin index of Jackfruit, raw?

Jackfruit, raw has a high insulin response (II: 61) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). Foods with high insulin scores stimulate significant insulin release, which may be relevant for blood sugar management. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.