Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Origin
Papua New Guinea
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot
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.
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
Top Producer
India
Brazil
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Spain
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Banana
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Banana and Orange
We might think that Banana and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Orange with peel is 95.29 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Orange belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Orange is Zingiberales and Sapindales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.