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 Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
NA
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Color
Green
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Bland
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
NA
Top Exporter
Thailand
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
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.