Banana

Pumpkin

Banana and Pumpkin

Banana

Pumpkin

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

22.80 g6.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g2.76 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g94.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal26.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal34.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal46.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

4.6 Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-75.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Cucurbita maxima

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Cucurbita mixta

7.11 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.