Banana and Cherimoya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
17.71 g
18
Fiber
2.60 g
23
3.00 g
20
Sugar
12.20 g
15
12.87 g
12
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
9.80 mg
7
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
287.00 mg
20
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
79.39 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
75.00 kcal
9
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
Not Available
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Conical
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6.5-7.6
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Magnollidae
Order
Zingiberales
Magnoliales
Family
Musaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Musa
Annona
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
Difference Between Banana and Cherimoya
We might think that Banana and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Cherimoya with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Zingiberales and Magnoliales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
