Durian vs figs: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: durian scores 57/100 and figs 56/100, 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.
Durian
147 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pulp: 243 g
Figs
74 kcal per 100 g. 2 medium figs: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFigs147 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDurian1.5 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberDurian3.8 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDurian0 vs 16 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDurian436 vs 232 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Durian, 100 g | Figs, 100 g | Durian, 243 g | Figs, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | 74 kcal | 357 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0.8 g | 3.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 19 g | 66 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 16 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 2.9 g | 9.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 0.3 g | 13 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | <0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg | 2 mg | 48 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 7 µg | 4.9 µg | 7 µg |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 232 mg | 1059 mg | 232 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 35 mg | 15 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 17 mg | 73 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg | 4.9 mg | 1 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.