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Banana and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

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, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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.
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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

22.80 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg0.00 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 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Berry

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Black

Inside Color

White
Grey

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Tart

Origin

Papua New Guinea
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
Russia

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
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Top Exporter

Ecuador
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Rosidae

Order

Zingiberales
Saxifragales

Family

Musaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Musa
Ribes

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Banana
Saxifrage

Difference Between Banana and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Blackcurrant with peel is 95.29 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Blackcurrant belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Blackcurrant is Zingiberales and Saxifragales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.