Young jackfruit has only 50 kcal and 1 g protein per 100 g canned. Used as a meat texture substitute, not a protein source – the shredded texture mimics pulled pork. Must be paired with actual protein foods (tofu, beans) to make a nutritionally complete meal.
How should I track Jackfruit, canned, young?
Plant-based foods like Jackfruit, canned, young often come with variable water content, so weighing after draining or pressing gives you the most accurate count. Tofu blocks, for example, can vary by 30% in weight depending on how much liquid they hold. A meta-analysis of 43 RCTs (Reid-McCann et al., Nutr Rev 2025) found that soy protein matches dairy protein for muscle outcomes, so the tracking precision matters just as much as with animal sources. Also watch for marinated or flavored versions — sauces add calories that are easy to miss.
