Dried figs vs durian: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: dried figs scores 57/100 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.

Dried figs

57/100Moderate nutrient density

249 kcal per 100 g. 2 figs: 17 g

Durian

57/100Moderate nutrient density

147 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pulp: 243 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesDurian249 vs 147 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinDried figs3.3 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
  • More fiberDried figs9.8 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarDurian48 vs 0 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumDried figs680 vs 436 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientDried figs, 100 gDurian, 100 gDried figs, 17 gDurian, 243 g
Calories249 kcal147 kcal42 kcal357 kcal
Protein3.3 g1.5 g0.6 g3.6 g
Carbohydrates64 g27 g11 g66 g
Sugars48 g0 g8.1 g0 g
Fiber9.8 g3.8 g1.6 g9.2 g
Fat0.9 g5.3 g0.2 g13 g
Saturated fat0.1 g0 g<0.1 g0 g
Vitamin C1.2 mg20 mg0.2 mg48 mg
Vitamin A0 µg2 µg0 µg4.9 µg
Potassium680 mg436 mg114 mg1059 mg
Iron2 mg0.4 mg0.3 mg1 mg
Calcium162 mg6 mg27 mg15 mg
Magnesium68 mg30 mg11 mg73 mg
Sodium10 mg2 mg1.7 mg4.9 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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