Comparing Nutrients in 500 calories Durian VS Oranges

Weight per 500 calories

• Durian: 340g
• Oranges: 1064g

Durian has 3.1 times more energy per 100g than Oranges. It has average energy density when compared to other foods. Raw Oranges having low energy density.

Which food has more nutrients per 500 calories - Durian or Oranges?

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Durian	4%	30%	66%
Oranges	7%	2%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Durian	Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	17.2% 500kcal	17.2% 500kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	18.7% 18g	1.3% 1.28g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.5% 0.16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	4.65% 0.074g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	1.13% 0.19g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	71% 92g	96% 125g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	137% 99g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	34% 13g	67% 25.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.93% 5g	18% 10g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Durian	Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.76% 6.8μg	13% 117μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	106% 1.27mg	77% 0.93mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	52.3% 0.68mg	32.7% 0.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	23% 3.65mg	18.8% 3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15.6% 0.78mg	53% 2.66mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	82.7% 1.07mg	49% 0.64mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	30.6% 122μg	79.8% 319μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	74.5% 67mg	629% 566mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	12.8% 1.9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Durian	Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.04% 20.4mg	42.6% 426mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	78.2% 0.7mg	53% 0.48mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	18.3% 1.46mg	13.3% 1.06mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	24.3% 102mg	25.3% 106mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	48% 1.1mg	11.6% 0.27mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	19% 133mg	21.3% 149mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	43.6% 1483mg	56.6% 1926mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	9.67% 5.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.45% 6.8mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.66% 0.95mg	6.77% 0.74mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.97% 221g	25% 923g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 500 calories of Durian vs Oranges:

• Raw or Frozen Durian has 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 1.2 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Oranges.
• While Raw Oranges contain 17.2 times more Vitamin A, 3.4 times more Vitamin B5, 2.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 8.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw or Frozen Durian.
• Both Raw or Frozen Durian as well as Raw Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in 500 kcal.

Comparing minerals per 500 calories for Durian vs Oranges:

• Raw or Frozen Durian has 1.5 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Manganese and 1.3 times more Zinc than Raw Oranges.
• While Raw Oranges contain 20.9 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Potassium and 4.2 times more Water than Raw or Frozen Durian.
• Both Raw or Frozen Durian and Raw Oranges have similar amounts of Magnesium and Phosphorus per 500 kcal.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 500 calories:

• Raw or Frozen Durian has 14.2 times more Fat than Raw Oranges.
• While Raw Oranges contain 1.4 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Fiber and 2 times more Protein than Raw or Frozen Durian.
• Both Raw or Frozen Durian and Raw Oranges have similar amounts of Energy per 500 kcal.
• Both Raw or Frozen Durian as well as Raw Oranges have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 500 kcal.