Jackfruit Calories & Nutrition (पका कटहल)

Jackfruit has 72 calories per 1 katori (72 kcal per 100 g)

Fruits Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Evening snack
72 kcal

Jackfruit Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Jackfruit broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 katori standard 100 g 72 kcal 2.7 g 14 g 0.1 g
2 katoris 200 g 144 kcal 5.4 g 28 g 0.2 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Jackfruit (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 72 kcal 72 kcal 4%
Protein 2.7 g 2.7 g 5%
Carbohydrates 14 g 14 g 5%
Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0%
Fiber 3.6 g 3.6 g 14%
Sugar 12.2 g 12.2 g 24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 2.7 g · 16%
Carbs 14 g · 83%
Fat 0.1 g · 1%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 72 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 15 min
Cycling 10 min
Running 8 min
Yoga 21 min

Is Jackfruit good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Jackfruit carries roughly 72 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Jackfruit good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Jackfruit provides about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Jackfruit

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Jackfruit

Sweet, fragrant bulbs of ripe jackfruit, eaten fresh in summer.

Frequently asked questions about Jackfruit

1 katori jackfruit (100 g) contains approximately 72 calories, along with 2.7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat.

1 katori kathal (100 g) mein lagbhag 72 calorie aur 2.7 g protein hota hai. Isme 14 g carbs aur 0.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी पका कटहल (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 72 कैलोरी और 2.7 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 14 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Jackfruit contains about 72 calories, 2.7 g protein, 14 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.

2 katoris works out to roughly 144 calories and 5.4 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Jackfruit carries roughly 72 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Jackfruit contains about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Jackfruit provides roughly 14 g of carbohydrates and 12.2 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Jackfruit is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 72 calories in 1 katori jackfruit takes brisk walking for about 15 minutes, or cycling for about 10 minutes, or running for about 8 minutes, or yoga for about 21 minutes.

Compare Jackfruit with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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