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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

22.80 g24.23 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g9.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g6.23 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.22

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mg12.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g33.49 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g47.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.97 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal660.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal443.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Brown, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

America, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-73.5-8.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Humid

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Indonesia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

Philippines

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Cocos nucifera

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Cocos

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

C. nucifera

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Banana and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Coconut with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Coconut 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 Coconut is Zingiberales and Arecales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.