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Jack fruit (Kathal): Nutrition and who it suits

Jack fruit is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 72 kcal, 2.7 g of protein and 3.6 g of fibre. One serving is one katori, cut (100 g), about 72 kcal.

Jack fruit (Kathal)

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy72 kcal
Protein2.7 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fibre3.6 g
Sugars12.2 g
Fat0.1 g
Folate32.1 µg
Vitamin C6.7 mg
Potassium279 mg

Where its calories come from

16%82%
  • Protein 16%
  • Carbohydrate 82%
  • Fat 2%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of jack fruit?

About 72 kcal for one katori, cut (100 g), and about 144 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

15%Folate
32.1 µg
10%Vitamin C
6.7 mg
9%Potassium
279 mg
9%Magnesium
31.8 mg
6%Protein
2.7 g
4%Calcium
35 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E030. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is jack fruit good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

5 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 14 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.2 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 14 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.2 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Eat in moderation

12.2 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

Weight lossGood choice5 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 14 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.2 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseEat in moderation12.2 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

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Also called

Assamese: Kothal; Bengali: Kanthal; Gujarati: Phanas; Hindi: Kathal; Kannada: Halasu; Kashmiri: Bindu; Malayalam: Chakka; Marathi: Phanas; Odia: Panasa; Punjabi: Kathal; Sanskrit: Panasa; Tamil: Palapazham; Telugu: Panasa; Urdu: Kathahal.

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