Home
Compare Fruits


Blackcurrant and Banana


Banana and Blackcurrant


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends  
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling  
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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., Morning time (before lunch)  
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.  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
15.40 g  
24
22.80 g  
11

Fiber
Not Available  
2.60 g  
23

Sugar
Not Available  
12.20 g  
15

Protein
1.40 g  
16
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg  
25
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
21
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.10 mg  
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg  
99+
0.70 mg  
17

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg  
7
0.30 mg  
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
26
0.40 mg  
1

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available  
20.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg  
2
8.70 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg  
9
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available  
0.50 mcg  
32

Lycopene
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
22.00 mcg  
29

Choline
Not Available  
9.80 mg  
7

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg  
15
358.00 mg  
11

Iron
1.54 mg  
9
0.30 mg  
35

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
55.00 mg  
4
5.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
24.00 mg  
10
27.00 mg  
7

Zinc
0.27 mg  
11
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
59.00 mg  
5
22.00 mg  
23

Manganese
0.26 mg  
18
0.30 mg  
15

Copper
0.09 mg  
25
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
Not Available  
1.00 mcg  
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg  
11
27.00 mg  
22

Omega 6s
107.00 mg  
18
46.00 mg  
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
36.00 mg  
3

Water Content
81.96 g  
99+
74.90 g  
99+

Ash
0.86 g  
12
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
16
95.29 kcal  
6

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
89.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
85.71 kcal  
7

Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal  
20
105.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
121.00 kcal  
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal  
8
100.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal  
28
120.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal  
29
269.00 kcal  
30

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry, Tropical  

Season
Summer  
All seasons  

Varieties
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Black  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
Grey  
White  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Tart  
Sweet  

Origin
Asia, Europe  
Papua New Guinea  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Not Available  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia  
India  

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda  

Top Importer
Not Available  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Not Available  
Ecuador  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum  
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana  

Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum  
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Liliidae  

Order
Saxifragales  
Zingiberales  

Family
Grossulariaceae  
Musaceae  

Genus
Ribes  
Musa  

Species
R. nigrum  
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  

Generic Group
Saxifrage  
Banana  

Benefits >>
<< All

Compare Low Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Banana

We might think that Blackcurrant and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Banana is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Banana with peel is 63.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Banana is Saxifragales and Zingiberales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

Low Calorie Fruits

Low Calorie Fruits

» More Low Calorie Fruits

Compare Low Calorie Fruits

» More Compare Low Calorie Fruits