Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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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
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Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Chile, Peru
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
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Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Colombia
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Asteridae
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Musaceae
Solanaceae
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Physalis
Difference Between Banana and Physalis
We might think that Banana and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Physalis with peel is 95.29 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Physalis belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Physalis is Zingiberales and Solanales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.