Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, 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
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Monsoon
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)
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Green
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Warm
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Durian and Cucumber
We might think that Durian and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Malvales and Cucurbitales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.