We might think that Dragonfruit and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Durian with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Durian belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Durian is Caryophyllales and Malvales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.