Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
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)
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
France
Grows on
Not Available
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Soil Type
Clay
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
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Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Durian and Honeydew
We might think that Durian and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Honeydew with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Malvales and Cucurbitales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.