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Durian has one of the best sugar and fat content in the fruit industry. According to the USDA, 100g of durian contains 5.33g of fat and 27g of carbohydrates, with 147kcal of calories.
A common durian variety, a durian has about 600g of meat, If you eat it all, you will get 880 kcal, which contains 163 grams of sugar and More than 30g of fat.
That’s about two and a half bowls of white rice, or one and a half hamburgers, or one medium Blizzard ice cream topped with chocolate and cream…
Is durian high in sugar?
Because it is rich in fat and dietary fiber,durian is not particularly high on the glycemic index.
But the problem is that the sugar content of durian is more than three times that of many fruits (such as watermelon) at 27%. Once you eat too much, the blood sugar will increase significantly .
In addition to being dangerous for people with diabetes, elevated blood sugar can also increase the oil production of the skin, which can increase the risk of breakouts.
How much durian is good to eat per day?
Our regular recommended fruit intake is 200-350g per day, but considering that the calories of durian are almost three times that of ordinary fruit, it is not very good to look at durian by the standard of ordinary fruit. Suitable.
It may be a better choice to face durian with the mentality of eating sweets.
Considering its sugar content, it’s best to limit it to 200g per day.
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References:
[1] Pan Yonggui. Physiological quality changes and storage technology of durian fruit after harvest [J]. Fruit Trees in South China, 2008(04):45-47.
[3] Jin Shu. The fragrance source and health-care efficacy of durian and analysis of its processing and utilization [J]. Agricultural Products Processing (Journal), 2014(17):56-57+61.