We might think that Banana and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Tamarind with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Tamarind is Zingiberales and Fabales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.