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Durian and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
NA

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
NA

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

27.09 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.80 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

NA8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.47 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcgNA
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.37 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.20 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.07 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mgNA
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.32 mgNA
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

36.00 mcgNA
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

19.70 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NANA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA
0 834
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Choline

NANA
0 14.2
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Fat

5.33 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

436.00 mgNA
42 840
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Iron

0.43 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mgNA
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

30.00 mgNA
0 92
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Zinc

0.28 mgNA
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.33 mgNA
0 3.3
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Copper

0.21 mgNA
0 2
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Selenium

NANA
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mgNA
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

65.00 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.12 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA60.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

147.00 kcalNA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

147.00 kcalNA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

400.00 kcalNA
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

170.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

320.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

NANA
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Monsoon
Early fall, 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)
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Tough
Fleshy

Taste

Creamy, Sweet
Bland

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Not Available
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay
NA

Soil pH

5-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid
NA

Facts

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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Thailand
NA

Other Countries

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
NA

Top Importer

China
China

Top Exporter

Thailand
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Durio zibethinus
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Lahia Hassk
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
Not Available

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Malvales
Caryophyllales

Family

Malvaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Durio
Hylocereus

Species

D. zibethinus
H. undatus

Generic Group

Not Available
Cactus

Difference Between Durian and Dragonfruit

We might think that Durian and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Dragonfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Malvales and Caryophyllales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.