Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
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)
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Green
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India, Iran
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Top Producer
Thailand
Iran
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Punica granatum
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Malvaceae
Lythraceae
Species
D. zibethinus
P. granatum
Generic Group
Not Available
Pomegranate
Difference Between Durian and Pomegranate
We might think that Durian and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Durian and Pomegranate belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Durian and Pomegranate is Malvales and Myrtales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.