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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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.
 
100 g
22.80 g
2.60 g
12.20 g
1.10 g
0.05
3.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.70 mg
0.30 mg
0.40 mg
20.00 mcg
8.70 mg
0.10 mg
0.50 mcg
0.00 mcg
22.00 mcg
9.80 mg
0.30 g
358.00 mg
0.30 mg
1.00 mg
5.00 mg
27.00 mg
0.20 mg
22.00 mg
0.30 mg
0.10 mg
1.00 mcg
27.00 mg
46.00 mg
36.00 mg
74.90 g
0.80 g
 
100 g
95.29 kcal
89.00 kcal
85.71 kcal
105.00 kcal
121.00 kcal
100.00 kcal
120.00 kcal
269.00 kcal
 
Berry, Tropical
All seasons
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Green, Yellow
White
Curving Cylinder
Fleshy
Sweet
Papua New Guinea
Trees
Well-drained
5.5-7
Warm
 
  • 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.
India
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Europe
Ecuador
 
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Liliopsida
Liliidae
Zingiberales
Musaceae
Musa
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Banana
 
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Regulates hair growth
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
6.50 g
0.50 g
2.76 g
1.00 g
0.15
426.00 mcg
0.05 mg
0.11 mg
0.60 mg
0.30 mg
0.06 mg
16.00 mcg
9.00 mg
0.44 mg
1.10 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.10 g
340.00 mg
0.80 mg
1.00 mg
21.00 mg
12.00 mg
0.32 mg
44.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.00 mg
0.00 mcg
82.22 mg
49.00 mg
0.00 mg
94.20 g
1.40 g
 
100 g
26.00 kcal
30.00 kcal
26.00 kcal
213.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
46.00 kcal
130.00 kcal
244.00 kcal
 
Berry
All seasons
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Creamy Yellow
Round
Fibrous
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Mexico
Vines
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
5.5-7.5
Warm to hot climate
 
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
China
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
United States of America
China
 
Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbita
Cucurbita mixta
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Difference Between Banana and Pumpkin

We might think that Banana and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Pumpkin such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Pumpkin is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Pumpkin with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Banana and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is and respectively. Banana belongs to family and Pumpkin belongs to family. Banana belongs to genus of species and Pumpkin belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.