Apple vs durian: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple scores 56/100 and durian 57/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apple
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium apple: 182 g
Durian
147 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pulp: 243 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesApple52 vs 147 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDurian0.3 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberDurian2.4 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDurian10 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDurian107 vs 436 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apple, 100 g | Durian, 100 g | Apple, 182 g | Durian, 243 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 147 kcal | 95 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 0.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 27 g | 25 g | 66 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 0 g | 19 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 3.8 g | 4.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 5.3 g | 0.3 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 20 mg | 8.4 mg | 48 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 2 µg | 5.5 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 436 mg | 195 mg | 1059 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 6 mg | 11 mg | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 30 mg | 9.1 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg | 1.8 mg | 4.9 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.