Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
America, India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
Indonesia
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Philippines
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Not Available
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Species
C. nucifera
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Durian
We might think that Coconut and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Durian with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Durian belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Durian is Arecales and Malvales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.