Banana and Breadfruit

Banana

Breadfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, 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

Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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.

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

22.80 g

27.12 g

Fiber

2.60 g

4.90 g

Sugar

12.20 g

11.00 g

Protein

1.10 g

1.07 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg

0.90 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.46 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg

14.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg

99+

29.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg

Choline

9.80 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.23 g

Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg

490.00 mg

Iron

0.30 mg

0.54 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

5.00 mg

99+

17.00 mg

Magnesium

27.00 mg

25.00 mg

Zinc

0.20 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

22.00 mg

30.00 mg

Manganese

0.30 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Copper

0.10 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

1.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

18.00 mg

Omega 6s

46.00 mg

48.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

74.90 g

99+

70.65 g

99+

Ash

0.80 g

0.93 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal

103.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal

80.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Varieties

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

Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Yellow

White, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Tough

Taste

Sweet

Bland

Origin

Papua New Guinea

South Pacific

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7

6-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Humid, Rainfall, 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.

The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
The seeds of breadfruit are edible.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

India

Jamaica

Other Countries

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

Africa, India, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Ecuador

Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Artocarpus altilis

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Magnollidae

Order

Zingiberales

Rosales

Family

Musaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Musa

Artocarpus

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

A. altilis

Generic Group

Banana

Mulberry

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Difference Between Banana and Breadfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Breadfruit with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.