Durian fruit Nutrition facts
Durian fruit
Delicious, soft, durian fruit is one of the popular tropical fruits known for its unique fragrance and tastes Durian is widely recognized as the 'King of Fruits' in many South-East Asian countries.
The durian tree is tropical in origin and belongs to the family of Malvaceae, in the genus: Durio, a large family of plant species that also include some of the interesting relatives such as okra, cocoa beans, hibiscus, and cotton.
Scientific name: Durio zibethinus.
Durian fruit is native to Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysian rainforests. While there exist as many as thirty species of Durio, only nine of them have been identified for edible fruit production. Durian tree begins fruits four or five years after plantation. The tree can grow up to 50 meters in height, depending on the species.
Durian is a seasonal fruit, typically from June until August, which coincides with that of the other tropical fruits like mangosteen, jackfruit, and mango.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 147 Kcal | -- |
| Carbohydrates | 27.09 g | 21% |
| Protein | 1.47 g | 2.5% |
| Total Fat | 5.33 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 36 mcg | 9% |
| Niacin | 1.074 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.230 mg | 4.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.316 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin | 0.200 mg | 15% |
| Thiamin | 0.374 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 44 IU | 1.5 |
| Vitamin C | 19.7 mg | 33% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper | 0.207 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7.5% |
| Manganese | 0.325 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 2.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-α | 6 mcg | -- |
| Carotene-ß | 23 mcg | -- |