Banana and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Protects hair
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
22.80 g
11
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.60 g
23
4.30 g
13
Sugar
12.20 g
15
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
9.80 mg
7
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.30 mg
35
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
56.00 kcal
20
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
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Saxifragales
Family
Musaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Musa
Ribes
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Banana
Saxifrage
Difference Between Banana and Red Currant
We might think that Banana and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Red Currant with peel is 95.29 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Zingiberales and Saxifragales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
