Durian vs jackfruit: which is healthier?
Jackfruit is more nutrient-dense, scoring 63/100 against 57/100 for durian. 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
Jackfruit
95 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 165 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesJackfruit147 vs 95 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.5 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberDurian3.8 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDurian0 vs 19 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even436 vs 448 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Durian, 100 g | Jackfruit, 100 g | Durian, 243 g | Jackfruit, 165 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | 95 kcal | 357 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.7 g | 3.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 23 g | 66 g | 38 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 19 g | 0 g | 31 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 1.5 g | 9.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 0.6 g | 13 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg | 14 mg | 48 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 5 µg | 4.9 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 448 mg | 1059 mg | 739 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 24 mg | 15 mg | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 29 mg | 73 mg | 48 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg | 4.9 mg | 3.3 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.