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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
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
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Musaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Banana
Soapberry
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 Not Available 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.