Banana and Mango
Benefits
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
15.00 g
27
Fiber
2.60 g
23
1.60 g
30
Sugar
12.20 g
15
13.70 g
9
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
54.00 mcg
11
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.70 mg
18
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.20 mg
32
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.12 mg
11
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
43.00 mcg
4
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.90 mg
10
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
4.20 mcg
17
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
3.00 mcg
8
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
9.80 mg
7
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.38 g
23
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
168.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.16 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.09 mg
24
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.06 mg
39
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
18
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
51.00 mg
14
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
19.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
83.46 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.36 g
35
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
60.00 kcal
11
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
60.00 kcal
12
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
314.00 kcal
15
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
120.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Mangifera Indica
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Not Available
Classification
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
Difference Between Banana and Mango
We might think that Banana and Mango are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Mango Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Mango is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Mango with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Mango 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 Mango is Zingiberales and Sapindales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
