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, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.60 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.20 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.00 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 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
9.80 mg7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.30 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
5.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
27.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
22.00 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.30 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.15 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 mg65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
46.00 mg67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
74.90 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Ecuador
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Musaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Musa
Litchi
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Banana
Soapberry