Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
  
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
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, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
  
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
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.
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
  
39
314.00 kcal
  
15
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
  
36
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
  
30
120.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Berry, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
  
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Papua New Guinea
  
Southern Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
5.5-7
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Humid, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
India
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
  
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Ecuador
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Mangifera Indica
  
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Liliidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Musaceae
  
Anacardiaceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Mangifera
  
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
  
M. indica
  
Generic Group
Banana
  
Cashew