Durian

Dragonfruit

Durian and Dragonfruit

Durian

Dragonfruit

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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

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

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

20.00 g8.00 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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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 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.32 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

36.00 mcg2.00 mcg

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)

1.40 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.50 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

19.20 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

5.33 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

436.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.43 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

30.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.28 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.33 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

17.00 mg9.00 mg

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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

147.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

147.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

147.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

400.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

147.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

170.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

320.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

400.00 kcal240.00 kcal

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

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Color

Green

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Tough

Fleshy

Taste

Creamy, Sweet

Bland

Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay

Soil pH

5-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Other Countries

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Top Importer

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

Order

Malvales

Caryophyllales

Family

Malvaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Durio

Hylocereus

Species

D. zibethinus

H. undatus

Generic Group

Cactus

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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 147.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal 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.