Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
NA
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, 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)
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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
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)
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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 Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Durian and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Durian and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Malvales and Malpighiales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.