Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Nausea, Vomiting
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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)
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Top Producer
Thailand
Taiwan
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Malvaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
A. carambola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Durian and Carambola
We might think that Durian and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and Carambola 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 Carambola is Malvales and Oxalidales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.