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Banana and Japanese Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

22.80 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg7.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal70.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal90.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal284.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Ecuador
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Zingiberales
Ericales

Family

Musaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Musa
Diospyros

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
D. kaki

Generic Group

Banana
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Difference Between Banana and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 95.29 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Zingiberales and Ericales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.