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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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.
 
100 g
22.80 g
2.60 g
12.20 g
1.10 g
0.05
3.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.70 mg
0.30 mg
0.40 mg
20.00 mcg
8.70 mg
0.10 mg
0.50 mcg
0.00 mcg
22.00 mcg
9.80 mg
0.30 g
358.00 mg
0.30 mg
1.00 mg
5.00 mg
27.00 mg
0.20 mg
22.00 mg
0.30 mg
0.10 mg
1.00 mcg
27.00 mg
46.00 mg
36.00 mg
74.90 g
0.80 g
 
100 g
95.29 kcal
89.00 kcal
85.71 kcal
105.00 kcal
121.00 kcal
100.00 kcal
120.00 kcal
269.00 kcal
 
Berry, Tropical
All seasons
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Green, Yellow
White
Curving Cylinder
Fleshy
Sweet
Papua New Guinea
Trees
Well-drained
5.5-7
Warm
 
  • 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.
India
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Europe
Ecuador
 
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Liliopsida
Liliidae
Zingiberales
Musaceae
Musa
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Banana
 
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
19.20 g
2.90 g
16.30 g
0.80 g
0.04
7.00 mcg
0.06 mg
0.05 mg
0.40 mg
0.30 mg
0.11 mg
6.00 mcg
2.00 mg
0.11 mg
4.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
9.00 mcg
4.70 mg
0.30 g
232.00 mg
0.37 mg
1.00 mg
35.00 mg
17.00 mg
0.15 mg
14.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.07 mg
0.20 mcg
0.00 mg
144.00 mg
31.00 mg
79.11 g
0.66 g
 
100 g
74.00 kcal
74.00 kcal
71.42 kcal
249.00 kcal
69.00 kcal
65.00 kcal
360.00 kcal
450.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Summer, Winter
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Green, Purple, Red
Pink
Conical
Fleshy
Sweet
Western Asia
Trees
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
5-7
Dry, Warm
 
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
France
Turkey
 
Ficus carica
Ficus Carica
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Alismidae
Rosales
Moraceae
Ficus
Ficus carica
Mulberry

Difference Between Banana and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Fig with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Banana and Fig 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 Fig is and respectively. Banana belongs to family and Fig belongs to family. Banana belongs to genus of species and Fig belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.