Banana

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

22.80 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Pink

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Conical

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-75-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Ficus

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

Mulberry

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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 Facts 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 95.29 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available 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 Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.