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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Syria
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
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
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
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.