Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
-
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Monsoon
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
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
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
-
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
Thailand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Rambota
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Sapindaceae
Malvaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
D. zibethinus
Difference Between Rambutan and Durian
We might think that Rambutan and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Durian with peel is 69.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Durian is Sapindales and Malvales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.