We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Durian with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Durian is Malpighiales and Malvales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.