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Durian vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Durian and Coconut?

  • Durian is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Coconut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% higher.
  • Durian has 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Coconut. Durian has 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Coconut has 0.02mg.

We used Durian, raw or frozen and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +465.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +361.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +497%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +485.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
~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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.5%
Contains more FatsFats +528.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Coconut Opinion
Calories 147kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 1.47g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 5.33g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 19.7mg 3.3mg Durian
Net carbs 23.29g 6.23g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 15.23g Durian
Magnesium 30mg 32mg Coconut
Calcium 6mg 14mg Coconut
Potassium 436mg 356mg Durian
Iron 0.43mg 2.43mg Coconut
Sugar 6.23g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.207mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 0.28mg 1.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 39mg 113mg Coconut
Sodium 2mg 20mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 0IU Durian
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Durian
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 0.325mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.066mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.02mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.54mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.054mg Durian
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Folate 36µg 26µg Durian
Choline 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.