Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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
Melon
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)
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Orange
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Africa, India
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Dry, Hot
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
C. melo
Difference Between Durian and Cantaloupe
We might think that Durian and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Cantaloupe with peel is 147.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Malvales and Cucurbitales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.