Is jackfruit high in protein?

Jackfruit is relatively low in protein, but combined with beans, it can be a good source.

How do I prepare jackfruit?

Cook it down with BBQ sauce until tender for the best flavor.

Absolutely! It works well on buns, baguettes, or even wraps.

Protein

Hearty sandwich filled with BBQ pulled jackfruit, a plant-based alternative.

W 100 g

200 kcal

1 sandwich

500 kcal

(250 g)

Białko	Węglowodany	Tłuszcz
3 g / 100g	36 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 6% · Carbs 72% · Fat 22%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 sandwich (250 g, 500 kcal) is 25% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 sandwich takes about 122 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 180 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Ginger Misoyaki Tofu	135	13 g
Chicken Tikka Skewers	165	28 g
Caribbean Curry Tofu	180	15 g
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich	200	3 g
Chili Pomegranate Chicken	200	26 g
Garlic Herb Butter Chicken	220	25 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

A great vegan protein option, ideal for plant-based diets.

Is jackfruit high in protein?: Jackfruit is relatively low in protein, but combined with beans, it can be a good source.
How do I prepare jackfruit?: Cook it down with BBQ sauce until tender for the best flavor.
Can I serve it on different breads?: Absolutely! It works well on buns, baguettes, or even wraps.

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