Banana and Mulberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
9.80 g
99+
Fiber
2.60 g
23
1.70 g
29
Sugar
12.20 g
15
8.10 g
35
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
7.50 mcg
28
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.10 mg
9
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.62 mg
23
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
136.00 mcg
7
Choline
9.80 mg
7
12.30 mg
3
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
194.00 mg
38
Iron
0.30 mg
35
1.85 mg
7
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
18.00 mg
15
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
38.00 mg
11
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
206.00 mg
10
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
87.68 g
23
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.69 g
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
43.00 kcal
30
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
43.00 kcal
20
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
297.00 kcal
10
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
196.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6.5-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
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.
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Ecuador
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Morus Alba
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Alismidae
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Musaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Musa
Morus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
M. alba
Generic Group
Banana
Mulberry
Difference Between Banana and Mulberry
We might think that Banana and Mulberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Mulberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Mulberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Mulberry with peel is 95.29 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
