Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
NA
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
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Green, Yellow
Purple
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
NA
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Thailand
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Musaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Banana
Not Available
Difference Between Banana and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Banana and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 95.29 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Purple Mangosteen belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Purple Mangosteen is Zingiberales and Malpighiales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.