Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Thailand
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Zingiberales
Malvales
Family
Musaceae
Malvaceae
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
Difference Between Banana and Durian
We might think that Banana and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Durian with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Durian 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 Durian is Zingiberales and Malvales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.