Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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)
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
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)
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
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Soil Type
Clay
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Cold
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Top Producer
Thailand
Japan
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Malvaceae
Ericaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Difference Between Durian and Bilberry
We might think that Durian and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Bilberry with peel is 147.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Durian and Bilberry is Malvales and Ericales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.