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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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 g
11
18.59 g
15
Fiber
2.60 g
23
3.60 g
17
Sugar
12.20 g
15
12.53 g
14
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
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+
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
9.80 mg
7
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
70.00 kcal
13
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
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
284.00 kcal
25
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
Yes
Yes
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
5.5-7
6.5-7.5
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
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
Ebenaceae
Genus
Musa
Diospyros
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
D. kaki
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
