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Durian vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Durian and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Durian covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 30% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains 12 times less Folate than Durian. Durian contains 36µg of Folate, while Apple contains 3µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Durian, raw or frozen and Apples, raw, with skin.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Durian
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.5%
Contains more IronIron +258.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +828.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Durian
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1080.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
4
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3035.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.2%
Contains more OtherOther +460%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Durian Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Apple Opinion
Calories 147kcal 52kcal Durian
Protein 1.47g 0.26g Durian
Fats 5.33g 0.17g Durian
Vitamin C 19.7mg 4.6mg Durian
Net carbs 23.29g 11.41g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 13.81g Durian
Magnesium 30mg 5mg Durian
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Potassium 436mg 107mg Durian
Iron 0.43mg 0.12mg Durian
Sugar 10.39g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0.027mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.04mg Durian
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 44IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.325mg 0.035mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.017mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.026mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.091mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.061mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.041mg Durian
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 36µg 3µg Durian
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian Apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Durian
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.