Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
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)
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green
Inside Color
Not Available
Yellow
Taste
Sweetish
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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.
Cocktails
Not Available
No
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Species
Pepo
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Sapota and Durian
We might think that Sapota and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Durian with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sapota 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 Sapota and Durian is Cucurbitales and Malvales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.