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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Yellow
Black
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Moist
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.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Not Available
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
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Saxifragales
Family
Musaceae
Grossulariaceae
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 Not Available 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.