One segment of durian is equal to one bowl of rice

Dr. Le Thi Huong Giang, Head of the Department of Nutrition, 19-8 Hospital (Ministry of Public Security), said durian contains many vitamins such as vitamin C, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin A. Durian is also rich in potassium, which is beneficial for blood pressure in healthy people, along with antioxidants and tryptophan that help the body relax slightly.

However, durian is not a “snack fruit”, but more like an energy-rich dessert. Although not in the group of too sweet, every 100g of durian provides about 147 kcal, 2-3 times higher than many popular fruits.

One segment of durian (~80–100g) provides about 20–25g of carbohydrates, roughly equivalent to a small bowl of rice. One durian can provide over 1,000-1,500kcal. If you eat a bunch, your body can still control it. But when you eat 2-3 segments, especially after a meal, the amount of sugar will ‘accumulate’, easily causing a noticeable increase in blood sugar.

“This makes durian a 2-in-1 fruit, both high in sugar and fat, so it has very high energy,” the doctor said. When eaten, sugar enters the blood quickly and in large amounts.

According to the doctor, when eaten properly, durian can bring the opposite benefits. If abused, it can become a burden to health. 4 groups of people need to be especially careful with this fruit, including people with diabetes, overweight and obese people, people with fatty liver, high blood fat, and people with kidney disease (durian is rich in potassium).

Healthy people should only eat about 1-2 durian segments at a time (100-150g), maximum 2-3 times per week. Do not eat this fruit when hungry, late at night and avoid using it with alcohol or other foods high in sugar.