Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Without frosts
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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
Top Producer
India
Mexico
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Mexico
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Persea Americana
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Magnollidae
Order
Zingiberales
Laurales
Family
Musaceae
Lauraceae
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
P. Americana
Generic Group
Banana
Laurel
Difference Between Banana and Avocado
We might think that Banana and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Avocado with peel is 95.29 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Avocado 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 Avocado is Zingiberales and Laurales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.