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Durian – The Unique Flavor of the Tropics
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Durian, a sizable fruit with a potent and robust aroma, is remarkably packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, fiber, and numerous beneficial plant compounds. This tropical fruit is prevalent across various countries in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam being a prominent consumer. Consuming durian can bestow a range of health advantages.
Nutritional Value of Durian
Durian is an incredibly nutritious fruit, abundant in vitamins, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds. In a 243-gram portion of durian, you will find:
- Calories: 357
- Fiber: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 66 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
Durian truly stands out by providing more nutrients compared to many other fruits:
- Vitamin B6: Covers 38% of the daily value (DV)
- Vitamin C: Supplies 80% of the DV
- Thiamine: Meets 61% of the DV
- Potassium: Contains 30% of the DV
- Manganese: Contributes to 39% of the DV
- Riboflavin: Provides 29% of the DV
- Folate: Offers 22% of the DV
- Niacin: Provides 13% of the DV
- Copper: Accounts for 25% of the DV
- Magnesium: Supplies 18% of the DV
Thanks to this unique nutritional profile, durian has solidified its position as one of the most nutritionally dense fruits globally. Moreover,durian contains beneficial plant compounds such as carotenoids, anthocyanin, polyphenols, and flavonoids, enhancing its overall health benefits.
Health benefits of durian
In traditional Malaysian medicine, all parts of the durian tree, including the roots, bark, leaves and fruit, have been used to make remedies for various ailments, such as jaundice. or high fever.
Studies have shown that durian can provide some of the following health benefits:
Prevents heart disease: Plant compounds present in durian have the effect of reducing cholesterol levels, preventing hardening of the arteries.
Reduce the risk of cancer: in durian contains many antioxidants. These substances have the ability to neutralize free radicals – the main cause of the formation and growth of cancer cells in the body. Specifically, durian fruit extract can prevent breast cancer from spreading.
Control blood sugar: The glycemic index (GI) in durian is lower than that of other tropical fruits. Therefore, consuming durian can help reduce blood sugar levels, thereby preventing the risk of diabetes or heart disease.
Fights infections: The skin of the durian is a rich source of compounds with excellent anti-yeast and antibacterial properties.
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