Banana and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, 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.
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
15.90 g
21
Fiber
2.60 g
23
6.50 g
6
Sugar
12.20 g
15
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
9.80 mg
7
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
71.00 kcal
12
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, 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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Ecuador
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Musaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Musa
Citrus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
C. japonica
Generic Group
Banana
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Banana and Kumquat
We might think that Banana and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Kumquat with peel is 95.29 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Zingiberales and Sapindales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
