Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
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)
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 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
Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
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
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
France
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- 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.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Not Available
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Species
C. melo
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Gourd
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Difference Between Honeydew and Durian
We might think that Honeydew and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Durian with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew 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 Honeydew and Durian is Cucurbitales and Malvales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.