Banana

Gooseberry

Banana and Gooseberry

Banana

Gooseberry

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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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Gastric irritation

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), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.08 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 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.58 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g87.87 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.49 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal73.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Astringent

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-76-6.8

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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Ribes uva-crispa

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Ribes grossularia

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Ribes

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

R. uva-crispa

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Banana and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Gooseberry with peel is 95.29 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Zingiberales and Saxifragales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.