How does the Jakfruit compare to the Banana in terms of an energy source for people participating in sport?

James Luckman, United Kingdom

For normal sport activity a balanced diet will provide you with all the nutrients you need. This means eating a balanced mix of carbohydrates, fat, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and drinking plenty of fluids. Fruit in general is a very good sport snack. Especially the banana provides you with energy, vitamins and minerals. It contains some sugar which is a quick energy source. The jackfruit contains almost the same energy content, but it offers no sugar for quick energy. Jackfruit contains more calcium and magnesium than the banana, which are important minerals for muscle contraction. So it is up to you which one you prefer maybe both fruit together would be the best or alternate them also with other fruits. The Banana is also a good source of Dietary Fibre, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin B6. 100 grams banana provides 89 calories. It contains 23grams carbohydrates with 12 grams sugar. Jackfruit is also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Manganese. It contains also calcium, magnesium and potassium. 100 grams jackfruit provides 94 calories. It contains 24grams carbohydrates with no simple sugar content.