Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
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)
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
India
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Species
S. melongena
D. zibethinus
Difference Between Eggplant and Durian
We might think that Eggplant and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Durian with peel is 25.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Durian belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Durian is Solanales and Malvales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.