Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
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
  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
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.
  
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
  
39
267.00 kcal
  
25
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
  
10
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
  
36
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
  
30
285.00 kcal
  
24
Type
Berry, Tropical
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sour
  
Origin
Papua New Guinea
  
China, India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Hot, Sunny
  
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.
  
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Ecuador
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Citrus limon
  
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Liliidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Musaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Citrus
  
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
  
C. limon
  
Generic Group
Banana
  
Citrus fruit
  
Compare Banana and Lemon
It is important compare Banana and Lemon as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Banana Benefits: controls blood pressure, digestive aid, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones.
Lemon Benefits: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Banana are: prevents hair loss, shiny hair and softening mask and hair benefits of Lemon are: prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, hives, itching of mouth, lightheadedness, swelling, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, weak or racing pulse and wheezing and the symptoms of second fruit are: eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling. Get sorted Banana vs Lemon comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.