Apple vs. Jackfruit
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Jackfruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
jackfruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and jackfruit:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple has 45% less calories than jackfruit - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to jackfruit for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for jackfruit, 6:88:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple has 41% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple has 46% less sugar than jackfruit - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apple and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 198% more Vitamin C than apple - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apple and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.92 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 300% more calcium than apple - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Apple and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 319% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Apple | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 61 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 157 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and jackfruit contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.015 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.019 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apple or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple has 50% less calories than jackfruit - apple has 52 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does apple or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does apple or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.