Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Tropical
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)
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Green
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Iraq
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Top Producer
Thailand
Egypt
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Exporter
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
P. dactylifera
Difference Between Durian and Date
We might think that Durian and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Date with peel is 147.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Date 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 Date is Malvales and Arecales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.