Apricot and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.60 g
23
Sugar
9.00 g
28
12.20 g
15
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
2.80 mg
29
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
86.35 g
31
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
France
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Prunus
Musa
Species
P. armeniaca
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Rose
Banana
Difference Between Apricot and Banana
We might think that Apricot and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Banana with peel is 48.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
