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Banana and Huckleberry


Huckleberry and Banana


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases  

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask  
Protects 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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay  
Allergic reaction  

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.  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
8.70 g  
99+

Fiber
2.60 g  
24
3.60 g  
17

Sugar
12.20 g  
21
4.20 g  
99+

Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.40 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.01 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg  
10
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg  
17
0.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
14
-  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg  
1
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg  
15
8.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
2.32 mg  
2

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
3.50 mcg  
20

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg  
32
-  

Choline
9.80 mg  
9
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.10 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
358.00 mg  
11
208.00 mg  
35

Iron
0.30 mg  
35
0.30 mg  
35

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
10.00 mg  
10

Calcium
5.00 mg  
99+
15.00 mg  
27

Magnesium
27.00 mg  
7
7.00 mg  
28

Zinc
0.20 mg  
14
0.28 mg  
10

Phosphorus
22.00 mg  
23
11.00 mg  
35

Manganese
0.30 mg  
18
0.42 mg  
10

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.06 mg  
37

Selenium
1.00 mcg  
7
0.20 mcg  
15

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg  
24
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
46.00 mg  
36
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
36.00 mg  
3
20.00 mg  
9

Water Content
74.90 g  
99+
90.70 g  
10

Ash
0.80 g  
13
0.10 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal  
11
37.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal  
11
52.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal  
11
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal  
99+
349.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal  
7
58.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal  
10
55.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
420.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal  
32
372.00 kcal  
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical  
Berry  

Season
All seasons  
Summer  

Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas  
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Yellow  
Blue, Purple, Purplish black  

Inside Color
White  
Purple  

Shape
Curving Cylinder  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Papua New Guinea  
North America  

Grows on
Trees  
-  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
4-6  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
Humid, Warm  

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.
  
  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  

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  
Canada  

Top Importer
Europe  
Canada  

Top Exporter
Ecuador  
Chile  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana  
Gaylussacia brachycera  

Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum  
Vaccinium Corymbosum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Liliidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Zingiberales  
Ericales  

Family
Musaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Musa  
Gaylussacia  

Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  
G. brachycera  

Generic Group
Banana  
Heath  

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Difference Between Banana and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Huckleberry with peel is 95.29 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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