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Banana and Orange


Orange and Banana


Benefits

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
  
  

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  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
22.80 g  
11
11.75 g  
99+

Fiber
2.60 g  
23
2.40 g  
24

Sugar
12.20 g  
15
9.35 g  
26

Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.94 g  
28

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.08  
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
11.00 mcg  
26

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.09 mg  
8

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg  
10
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg  
17
0.28 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.25 mg  
21

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg  
1
0.06 mg  
29

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg  
15
30.00 mcg  
8

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg  
99+
53.20 mg  
14

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
37
0.18 mg  
31

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
32
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg  
29
129.00 mcg  
9

Choline
9.80 mg  
7
8.40 mg  
10

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.12 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
358.00 mg  
11
181.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.30 mg  
35
0.10 mg  
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
5.00 mg  
99+
40.00 mg  
7

Magnesium
27.00 mg  
7
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.20 mg  
14
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
22.00 mg  
23
14.00 mg  
32

Manganese
0.30 mg  
15
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.05 mg  
99+

Selenium
1.00 mcg  
7
0.50 mcg  
11

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg  
22
7.00 mg  
32

Omega 6s
46.00 mg  
35
18.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
36.00 mg  
3
Not Available  

Water Content
74.90 g  
99+
86.75 g  
28

Ash
0.80 g  
13
0.44 g  
30

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal  
6
63.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal  
7
47.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal  
7
45.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal  
39
300.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal  
3
61.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal  
10
45.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
260.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal  
30
333.00 kcal  
12

Characteristics

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.  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
Yes  

Color
Green, Yellow  
Orange  

Inside Color
White  
Orange  

Shape
Curving Cylinder  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Succulent  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Papua New Guinea  
South-Eastern Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Loam, Sandy loam  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
Hot  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana  
Citrus sinensis  

Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum  
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Liliidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Zingiberales  
Sapindales  

Family
Musaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Musa  
Citrus  

Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  
C. × sinensis  

Generic Group
Banana  
Citrus fruit  

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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 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 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.

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