Jackfruit vs. Nectarine
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Nectarine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
nectarine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and nectarine:
- Both nectarine and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Nectarine has 54% less calories than jackfruit.
- Nectarine has 55% less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Nectarine has 59% less sugar than jackfruit.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nectarine has 54% less calories than jackfruit - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is similar to nectarine for protein, carbs and fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for nectarine, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 86% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine has 55% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nectarine has 59% less sugar than jackfruit - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nectarine and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - nectarine 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 154% more Vitamin C than nectarine - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jackfruit and nectarine contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Jackfruit | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 1.125 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 300% more calcium than nectarine - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Nectarine and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both nectarine and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 123% more potassium than nectarine - nectarine has 201mg 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 nectarine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Jackfruit | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 150 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.111 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nectarine or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Nectarine has 50% less calories than jackfruit - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does nectarine or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine has 60% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does nectarine or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both nectarine and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 120% more potassium than nectarine - nectarine has 201mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.