Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Summer, Winter
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)
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Western Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Ficus carica
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Family
Malvaceae
Moraceae
Species
D. zibethinus
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between Durian and Fig
We might think that Durian and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Fig with peel is Not Available and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and Fig belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Durian and Fig is Malvales and Rosales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.