Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Prevents hair loss
  
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 pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
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
128.00 kcal
  
37
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
  
36
254.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
  
30
239.00 kcal
  
39
Type
Berry, Tropical
  
Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Inside Color
White
  
Brown
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sour-Sweet
  
Origin
Papua New Guinea
  
Africa
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-7
  
5.6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
India
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Ecuador
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Liliidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Musaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Musa
  
Tamarindus
  
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Generic Group
Banana
  
Tamarind Sub
  
Compare Banana and Tamarind
It is important compare Banana and Tamarind 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.
Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.
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 Tamarind are: prevents hair loss. 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: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Get sorted Banana vs Tamarind comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.