Banana and Elderberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
18.40 g
16
Fiber
2.60 g
23
7.00 g
4
Sugar
12.20 g
15
Not Available
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.66 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
30.00 mcg
17
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
11
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.23 mg
6
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
36.00 mg
23
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Choline
9.80 mg
7
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
280.00 mg
21
Iron
0.30 mg
35
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
6.00 mg
14
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
38.00 mg
9
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
85.00 mg
9
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
162.00 mg
12
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
79.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.60 g
20
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
73.00 kcal
11
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
200.00 kcal
4
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
280.00 kcal
12
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
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
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Sambucus nigra
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
Asteridae
Order
Zingiberales
Dipsacales
Family
Musaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Musa
Sambucus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
S. nigra
Generic Group
Banana
Moschatel
Difference Between Banana and Elderberry
We might think that Banana and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Elderberry with peel is 95.29 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Zingiberales and Dipsacales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
