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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, 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
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction

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 g12.14 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g1.70 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g12.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.40 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 mcg76.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.02 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 mg0.18 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 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg1.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.40 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg2.30 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 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 mg13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g86.73 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal47.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal47.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons
Winter

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Papua New Guinea
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
Japan

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Europe
China

Top Exporter

Ecuador
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Rosidae

Order

Zingiberales
Rosales

Family

Musaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Musa
Eriobotrya

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
E. japonica

Generic Group

Banana
Rose

Difference Between Banana and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Loquat with peel is 95.29 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Loquat 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 Loquat is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.