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Banana and Damson

Banana
Damson
Damson and Banana


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure   
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots   
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting   
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay   
Allergic reaction   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
No   
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
22.80 g   
11
11.42 g   
99+
Fiber
2.60 g   
23
1.40 g   
32
Sugar
12.20 g   
15
9.92 g   
22
Protein
1.10 g   
21
0.70 g   
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.06   
21
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
17.00 mcg   
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg   
10
0.03 mg   
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg   
17
0.42 mg   
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.14 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg   
1
0.03 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg   
15
5.00 mcg   
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg   
99+
9.50 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.26 mg   
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg   
32
6.40 mcg   
12
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg   
29
73.00 mcg   
19
Choline
9.80 mg   
7
1.90 mg   
31
Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.28 g   
29
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
358.00 mg   
11
157.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.30 mg   
35
0.17 mg   
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
6.00 mg   
39
Magnesium
27.00 mg   
7
7.00 mg   
28
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.10 mg   
23
Phosphorus
22.00 mg   
23
16.00 mg   
29
Manganese
0.30 mg   
15
0.05 mg   
99+
Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.06 mg   
39
Selenium
1.00 mcg   
7
0.00 mcg   
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
44.00 mg   
36
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
36.00 mg   
3
7.00 mg   
12
Water Content
74.90 g   
99+
87.02 g   
26
Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.40 g   
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal   
6
46.00 kcal   
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal   
7
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal   
7
49.00 kcal   
16
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal   
39
240.00 kcal   
34
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal   
3
63.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal   
10
70.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal   
36
220.00 kcal   
24
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal   
30
294.00 kcal   
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical   
Tree fruit   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas   
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   
Color
Green, Yellow   
Dark purple   
Inside Color
White   
Yellow   
Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Oval   
Texture
Fleshy   
Grainy   
Taste
Sweet   
Juicy, Sweet, Tart   
Origin
Papua New Guinea   
Syria   
Grows on
Trees   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5.5-7   
5.5-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Cold   
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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India   
United Kingdom   
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   
Ireland, United States of America   
Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Ecuador   
France   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana   
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
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   
Rosidae   
Order
Zingiberales   
Rosales   
Family
Musaceae   
Rosaceae   
Genus
Musa   
Prunus   
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
Generic Group
Banana   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Banana and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Damson with peel is 95.29 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Damson 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 Damson is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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