Durian has a hard shell with spikes that can hurt if you don’t handle the fruit carefully.

Durian :

Jackfruit, on the other hand, has a strong skin with raised pimples on it that do not prick or stab you.

Jackfruit :

Once inside the Durian fruit, there are a number of compartments with pods of the durian flesh that surround a seed.

Durian seed ;

Jackfruit ;

Jackfruit, on the other hand, has a lot of seeds with the many pale coloured plump bulbs that are sweet.

However, nothing compares to Durian when it comes to smell. Durian has been banned in many hotels and public places due to its very strong odour.

The jackfruits edible flesh is comprised of 74% water, along with 23% carbohydrates, a good 2% protein, and only 1% fat.

According to the National Institute of Health[5]Durian is also rich in bioactive polyphenols and hence possesses strong antioxidant capacity.

Fruit: In some locations, cattle are fed jackfruit. The jackfruit tree are even planted in open pastures so that the animals can feed on the fallen fruits. The jackfruit rind is also used as a good source of stock food.