Durian

What is durian fruit?

Durian is a tropical fruit distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer shell.

It has a pungent smell, custard-like flesh with large seeds.

There are several varieties, but the most common one is Durio zibethinus.

The fruit’s flesh can range in color. It’s most commonly yellow or white, but can also be red or green.

Durian grows in tropical regions around the world, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

The fruit can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. A typical durian fruit has about 2 cups (486 grams) of edible pulp.

Nutrient Facts

Durian is very high in nutrients compared to most other fruits.

One cup (243 grams) of pulp provides:

Calories: 357
Fat: 13 grams
Carbs: 66 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Vitamin C: 80% of the Daily Value (DV)
Thiamine: 61% of the DV
Manganese: 39% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 38% of the DV
Potassium: 30% of the DV
Riboflavin: 29% of the DV
Copper: 25% of the DV
Folate: 22% of the DV
Magnesium: 18% of the DV
Niacin: 13% of the DV

This nutrient profile makes durian one of the most nutritious fruits worldwide.

It’s also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Many of these function as antioxidants.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/durian-fruit#nutrition