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What is Durian?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress

General Benefits
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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
27.09 g 7

Fiber
3.80 g 15

Sugar
20.00 g 4

Protein
1.47 g 15

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06 21

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg 35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.37 mg 2

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.20 mg 3

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.07 mg 8

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg 28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.32 mg 3

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
36.00 mcg 6

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.70 mg 37

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.40 mg 8

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.50 mcg 30

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 40

Choline
19.20 mg 1

Fat
5.33 g 4

Minerals

Potassium
436.00 mg 9

Iron
0.43 mg 27

Sodium
2.00 mg 18

Calcium
6.00 mg 40

Magnesium
30.00 mg 5

Zinc
0.28 mg 10

Phosphorus
39.00 mg 9

Manganese
0.33 mg 17

Copper
0.21 mg 6

Selenium
0.30 mcg 14

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 42

Omega 6s
0.00 mg 58

Sterol

Phytosterol
17.00 mg 11

Water Content
65.00 g 72

Ash
1.12 g 7

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
147.00 kcal 6

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
147.00 kcal 6

Calories in Frozen Form
147.00 kcal 6

Calories in Dried Form
400.00 kcal 6

Calories in Canned Form
147.00 kcal 6

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
170.00 kcal 5

Calories in Jam
320.00 kcal 8

Calories in Pie
400.00 kcal 4

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season
Monsoon

Varieties
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
No

Color
Green

Inside Color
Yellow

Shape
Oval

Texture
Tough

Taste
Creamy, Sweet

Origin
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on
-

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay

Soil pH
5-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid

Facts

Facts about
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
No

Beer
No

Spirits
No

Cocktails
No

Production

Top Producer
Thailand

Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Top Importer
China

Top Exporter
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus

Synonym
Lahia Hassk

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Dillenhidae

Order
Malvales

Family
Malvaceae

Genus
Durio

Species
D. zibethinus

Generic Group
-

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What is Durian Good For?

What is Durian? What is Durian good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Durian fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Durian Benefits are: anti depressant, boosts immune system, cancer prevention, heart care and reduces stress and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, controls blood sugar levels, digestive aid, flu treatment and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits and brightens and lightens complexion and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair and protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Durian side effects are: affects blood glucose levels, nausea and stomach pain and its allergy symptoms are diarrhea, headaches, hives, nasal congestion, red rash, runny nose and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Durian.

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