Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The fibrous unripe panasa — a meat-like vegetable that satisfies deeply but demands strong agni.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Pressure-cooked or slow-cooked with plenty of warming spices; strictly a midday food.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (panasa); regional practice.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- kathal biryani or curry with warming garam masala
- Kerala chakka puzhukku with coconut
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: weak digestion, bloating, ama
- Contraindication: high vata (gas-forming)
- Contraindication: avoid water immediately after (folk caution)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Raw jackfruit (kathal)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 26 kcal | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 45.7 mg | 45.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.31 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.6 mg | 26.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.8 mg | 27.8 mg |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 327 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 17.5 mg | 17.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 22.3 µg | 22.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.19 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
