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Durian vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between durian and apples

  • Apples have 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 apples.
  • Apples contain 12 times less folate than durian. Durian contains 36µg of folate, while apples contain 3µg.
  • The glycemic index of durian is higher.

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
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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
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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
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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 66% 0.67% 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% 1% 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 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Apple
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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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.017mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.041mg 21%
Copper 0.207mg 0.027mg 20%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 4.6mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.026mg 13%
Manganese 0.325mg 0.035mg 13%
Potassium 436mg 107mg 10%
Fats 5.33g 0.17g 8%
Folate 36µg 3µg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.091mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 5mg 6%
Calories 147kcal 52kcal 5%
Iron 0.43mg 0.12mg 4%
Carbs 27.09g 13.81g 4%
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.061mg 3%
Protein 1.47g 0.26g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Net carbs 23.29g 11.41g N/A
Calcium 6mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

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.