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Banana and Cranberry

Banana
Cranberry
Cranberry and Banana


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, 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  
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting  
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.  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
22.80 g  
11
12.20 g  
39
Fiber
2.60 g  
24
4.60 g  
12
Sugar
12.20 g  
21
4.04 g  
99+
Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.39 g  
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.03  
25
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
3.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.01 mg  
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg  
10
0.02 mg  
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg  
17
0.10 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
14
0.30 mg  
16
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg  
1
0.06 mg  
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg  
15
1.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg  
99+
13.30 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
1.20 mg  
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
5.10 mcg  
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg  
32
91.00 mcg  
16
Choline
9.80 mg  
9
5.50 mg  
27
Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.13 g  
40
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
358.00 mg  
11
85.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.30 mg  
35
0.25 mg  
40
Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
2.00 mg  
18
Calcium
5.00 mg  
99+
8.00 mg  
38
Magnesium
27.00 mg  
7
6.00 mg  
29
Zinc
0.20 mg  
14
0.10 mg  
23
Phosphorus
22.00 mg  
23
13.00 mg  
33
Manganese
0.30 mg  
18
0.36 mg  
14
Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.06 mg  
36
Selenium
1.00 mcg  
7
0.10 mcg  
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg  
24
22.00 mg  
26
Omega 6s
46.00 mg  
36
33.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
36.00 mg  
3
12.00 mg  
16
Water Content
74.90 g  
99+
87.13 g  
27
Ash
0.80 g  
13
0.20 g  
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal  
11
46.00 kcal  
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal  
11
46.00 kcal  
34
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal  
11
42.00 kcal  
38
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal  
99+
308.00 kcal  
22
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal  
7
151.00 kcal  
5
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal  
10
54.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
150.00 kcal  
33
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal  
32
164.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical  
Berry  
Season
All seasons  
Autumn  
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas  
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  
Color
Green, Yellow  
Red  
Inside Color
White  
White  
Shape
Curving Cylinder  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  
Taste
Sweet  
Bitter, Tart  
Origin
Papua New Guinea  
North America  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained  
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained  
Soil pH
5.5-7  
4.5-5  
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.
  
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
Yes  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India  
United States of America  
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda  
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine  
Top Importer
Europe  
Europe  
Top Exporter
Ecuador  
United States of America  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana  
Vaccinium Macrocarpon  
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum  
Oxycoccus macrocarpus  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Liliidae  
Dillenhidae  
Order
Zingiberales  
Ericales  
Family
Musaceae  
Ericaceae  
Genus
Musa  
Vaccinium  
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  
Vaccinium macrocarpon  
Generic Group
Banana  
Heath  
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Difference Between Banana and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Cranberry with peel is 95.29 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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