Banana

Lychee

Banana and Lychee

Banana

Lychee

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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

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

0 681

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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 19.2

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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 mg8.00 mg

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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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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

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal91.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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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

Taste

Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

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

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Difference Between Banana and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Lychee with peel is 95.29 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Lychee 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 Lychee is Zingiberales and Sapindales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.