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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Regulates hair growth

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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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.
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

22.80 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Berry

Season

All seasons
All seasons

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

White
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Ecuador
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Zingiberales
Cucurbitales

Family

Musaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Musa
Cucurbita

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Banana
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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 Facts 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 95.29 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal 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 Zingiberales and Cucurbitales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.