Jackfruit has a subtle sweet and fruity flavor and contributes to a healthy eating pattern
Jackfruit can be a low-calorie (only 157 calories in 1 cup of sliced jackfruit), healthy treat and a good source of fiber. One serving size contains 2.5 g of fiber or 10 percent of your DV (daily value). Consuming a diet rich in fiber can benefit your health in many ways, including providing digestive health benefits and weight management. Additionally, diets rich in fiber are associated with a reduced risk of developing certain diseases such as heart disease, cancer and type-2 diabetes.
Additionally, one serving of jackfruit contains 739 mg of potassium (21 percent of your DV). Many vital bodily functions—such as stabilizing the amount of water in your cells, maintaining electrolyte balance, and ensuring healthy joints and the contraction of bones and smooth muscles—require potassium. Potassium also impacts cardiovascular health by controlling the electrical activity of the heart and lowering blood pressure, especially among people who have or are at risk of having elevated blood pressure.
