Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
NA
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
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Jamaica
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
Thailand
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Durian
We might think that Ugli fruit and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Durian with peel is 45.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Durian is Sapindales and Malvales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.