Jackfruit vs. Orange

Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Orange


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of jackfruit versus orange (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and orange:

  • Both orange and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C.
  • Jackfruit has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Orange has 52% less calories than jackfruit.
  • Orange has 52% less sugar than jackfruit.
  • Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jackfruit and orange is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Orange has 52% less calories than jackfruit - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is similar to orange for protein, carbs and fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jackfruit Orange
Protein 7% 6%
Carbohydrates 88% 91%
Fat 5% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Orange has 50% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Orange has 52% less sugar than jackfruit - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Orange and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both orange and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both orange and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 228% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Orange and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Orange and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

Jackfruit has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both jackfruit and orange contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Jackfruit Orange
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.055 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.92 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.235 MG 0.25 MG
Vitamin B6 0.329 MG 0.051 MG
Folate 24 UG 17 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 79% more calcium than jackfruit - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Orange and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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, both jackfruit and orange contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Jackfruit Orange
beta-carotene 61 UG 71 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG 11 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 157 UG 129 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Orange
alpha linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.011 G
Total 0.079 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jackfruit and orange contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Jackfruit Orange
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.031 G
Total 0.019 G 0.031 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jackfruit or Orange .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) .

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FAQ

Does orange or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange has 50% less calories than jackfruit - orange has 46 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.

Does orange or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange has 50% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

Does orange or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.