Banana and Physalis
Benefits
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
Unknown
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
NA
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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
13.30 g
36
Fiber
2.60 g
23
0.50 g
40
Sugar
12.20 g
15
3.90 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Choline
9.80 mg
7
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
Not Available
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.5-7
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
NA
Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Asteridae
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Musaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Musa
Physalis
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Physalis
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
