Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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 cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
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.
Along with meal, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Origin
Papua New Guinea
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
India
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Alismidae
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
Difference Between Banana and Jackfruit
We might think that Banana and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Jackfruit with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Jackfruit is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.