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