jackfruit vs pork: Protein

jackfruit: 1.7 g / 100 g. pork: 25 g / 100 g.

jackfruit vs pork: Climate impact

jackfruit: 0.5 kg CO₂e / kg. pork: 12 kg CO₂e / kg.

jackfruit vs pork: Water use

jackfruit: 40 L / kg. pork: 796 L / kg.

jackfruit vs pork: Land use

jackfruit: 1 m² / kg. pork: 11 m² / kg.

jackfruit vs pork: Saturated fat

jackfruit: 0.1 g / 100 g. pork: 3.8 g / 100 g.

jackfruit vs pork: Fibre

jackfruit: 2 g / 100 g. pork: 0 g / 100 g.

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jackfruit vs pork

How jackfruit and pork compare on protein, climate impact, water use, land use, saturated fat and fibre — with a clear verdict.

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The numbers

The numbers	jackfruit	pork
Protein (g / 100 g)	1.7	25
Climate impact (kg CO₂e / kg)	0.5	12
Water use (L / kg)	40	796
Land use (m² / kg)	1	11
Saturated fat (g / 100 g)	0.1	3.8
Fibre (g / 100 g)	2	0

The verdict

jackfruit is the better everyday choice. It uses less land and water and carries a smaller carbon footprint than pork, while covering the same role on the plate. If protein density is your priority, adjust portion size rather than going back to pork.

Sources: Poore & Nemecek (Science, 2018), FAO, USDA FoodData Central, Mekonnen & Hoekstra (2011).

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