Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Skin cleansing
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
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
Not Available
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
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
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)
NA
Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Jamaica
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
Thailand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Durian and Ugli fruit
We might think that Durian and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Malvales and Sapindales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.