Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
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)
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Malvaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Durian and American Persimmon
We might think that Durian and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and American Persimmon 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 Durian and American Persimmon is Malvales and Ericales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.