Banana and Green Kiwi
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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.
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
14.66 g
28
Fiber
2.60 g
23
3.00 g
20
Sugar
12.20 g
15
8.99 g
29
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.14 g
20
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.34 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.18 mg
36
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.06 mg
27
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
25.00 mcg
9
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
92.70 mg
5
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
1.46 mg
6
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
40.30 mcg
1
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
122.00 mcg
11
Choline
9.80 mg
7
7.80 mg
11
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.52 g
17
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
312.00 mg
18
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
34.00 mg
12
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
34.00 mg
15
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.10 mg
32
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
42.00 mg
19
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
246.00 mg
8
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
83.07 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.61 g
19
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
61.00 kcal
17
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
352.00 kcal
10
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
105.00 kcal
6
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
61.00 kcal
21
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
345.00 kcal
10
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
White
Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Italy
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Actinidia deliciosa
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
Dillenhidae
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Family
Musaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Musa
Actinidia
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Banana
Kiwi
Difference Between Banana and Green Kiwi
We might think that Banana and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Green Kiwi with peel is 95.29 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Green Kiwi belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Green Kiwi is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
