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Banana and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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.
Along with 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

22.80 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Ecuador
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Zingiberales
Ericales

Family

Musaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Musa
Diospyros

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Banana
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Difference Between Banana and American Persimmon

We might think that Banana and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and American Persimmon with peel is 95.29 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and American Persimmon 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 American Persimmon is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.