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Jackfruit Seed

Starchy seed of the jackfruit boiled or roasted.

Jackfruit seeds — illustrative ingredient image

About Jackfruit Seed

Jackfruit seed is the starchy seed found inside the fruit’s fleshy bulbs and is eaten after cooking. It is a useful ingredient in its own right, particularly when the surrounding fruit has been separated. The seed is not generally eaten raw because cooking softens it and makes it easier to peel and consume.

Cooked jackfruit seed has a mild, starchy flavour and a dense, potato-like texture, with firmness varying according to age and cooking method. Boiling produces a softer, moister result, while roasting gives a drier surface and deeper toasted flavour.

The seeds are removed from the fruit, washed, and commonly boiled or roasted. Their thin outer covering is usually removed after cooking. They may be served as a snack, added to savoury dishes, or used wherever a cooked starchy ingredient is suitable. Fresh and dried seeds require different preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Jackfruit Seed nutrition & diet

Jackfruit Seed nutritional value

Reference: Jackfruit seeds, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
151kcal
Protein
5.6g
Carbs
30.4g
Fat
0.4g

Per 100 g edible portion. Shaheen et al., Food Composition Table for Bangladesh, University of Dhaka (2013), FAO repository. The energy cell reports (kcal) followed by kJ; these figures use kcal. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate by difference. This reference describes the named food form, not every cultivar, brand or recipe.

Portions & preparation

Use the cooked edible seed rather than the shell or seed skin when selecting reference data. Boiling and roasting produce different moisture and preparation profiles, while added salt, oil, or seasoning belongs to the finished dish. Establish whether the seed was peeled before weighing or serving.

Compare the right form: Reference peeled or unpeeled jackfruit seeds in the exact form—raw, boiled, roasted, salted, or seasoned—and match the edible portion.

Diet considerations

Jackfruit seed is a plant-derived seed from a fruit. Plain boiled or roasted seed differs from versions fried in oil or cooked with sauces, dairy, meat, or cereal ingredients. Its starchy role can create a different carbohydrate pattern from ripe jackfruit flesh, especially by portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Food Composition Table for Bangladesh (2013) — 06_0008 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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