Banana and Pear
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny 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, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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.
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
15.23 g
26
Fiber
2.60 g
23
3.10 g
19
Sugar
12.20 g
15
9.75 g
24
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
9.80 mg
7
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
57.00 kcal
19
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Pear
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
China, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-7
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Ecuador
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Pyrus communis
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
Pyrus
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
P. communis
Generic Group
Banana
Rose
Difference Between Banana and Pear
We might think that Banana and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Pear with peel is 95.29 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Pear 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 Pear is Zingiberales and Rosales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
