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Banana and Banana


Banana and Banana


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment   
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   

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

Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay   
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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.   
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 g   
11
22.80 g   
11

Fiber
2.60 g   
23
2.60 g   
23

Sugar
12.20 g   
15
12.20 g   
15

Protein
1.10 g   
21
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg   
10
0.10 mg   
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg   
17
0.70 mg   
17

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg   
1
0.40 mg   
1

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg   
15
20.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg   
99+
8.70 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.10 mg   
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg   
32
0.50 mcg   
32

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg   
29
22.00 mcg   
29

Choline
9.80 mg   
7
9.80 mg   
7

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.30 g   
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
358.00 mg   
11
358.00 mg   
11

Iron
0.30 mg   
35
0.30 mg   
35

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
5.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
27.00 mg   
7
27.00 mg   
7

Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.20 mg   
14

Phosphorus
22.00 mg   
23
22.00 mg   
23

Manganese
0.30 mg   
15
0.30 mg   
15

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
1.00 mcg   
7
1.00 mcg   
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
27.00 mg   
22

Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
46.00 mg   
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
36.00 mg   
3
36.00 mg   
3

Water Content
74.90 g   
99+
74.90 g   
99+

Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal   
6
95.29 kcal   
6

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal   
7
89.00 kcal   
7

Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal   
7
85.71 kcal   
7

Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal   
39
105.00 kcal   
39

Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal   
3
121.00 kcal   
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal   
10
100.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal   
36
120.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal   
30
269.00 kcal   
30

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical   
Berry, Tropical   

Season
All seasons   
All seasons   

Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas   
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Green, Yellow   

Inside Color
White   
White   

Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Curving Cylinder   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Papua New Guinea   
Papua New Guinea   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-7   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Warm   

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.
  
  • 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
India   
India   

Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   

Top Importer
Europe   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Ecuador   
Ecuador   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana   
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana   

Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum   
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Liliidae   
Liliidae   

Order
Zingiberales   
Zingiberales   

Family
Musaceae   
Musaceae   

Genus
Musa   
Musa   

Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   

Generic Group
Banana   
Banana   

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Difference Between Banana and Banana

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

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

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