Banana and Nectarine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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, 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
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
2.60 g
23
1.70 g
29
Sugar
12.20 g
15
7.90 g
37
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
9.80 mg
7
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm
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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Prunus persica
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
Rosales
Family
Musaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Musa
Prunus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
P. persica
Generic Group
Banana
Rose
Difference Between Banana and Nectarine
We might think that Banana and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Nectarine with peel is 95.29 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
