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
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Green
  
Green, Purple, Red
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Pink
  
Shape
Oval
  
Conical
  
Texture
Tough
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
Western Asia
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay
  
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
5-7
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Alismidae
  
Order
Malvales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Durio
  
Ficus
  
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 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 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.