Date

Banana

Date and Banana

Date

Banana

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

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

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Carbs

75.03 g22.80 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g2.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g12.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.70 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.40 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg8.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg9.80 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg358.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg27.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg1.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg36.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g74.90 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal95.29 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal89.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal85.71 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal105.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal121.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal100.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal120.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal269.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown

White

Shape

Oval

Curving Cylinder

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Iraq

Papua New Guinea

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

Soil pH

8-105.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Warm

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Egypt

India

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Top Importer

India

Europe

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Liliidae

Order

Arecales

Zingiberales

Family

Arecaceae

Musaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Musa

Species

P. dactylifera

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Generic Group

Palm

Banana

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Difference Between Date and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Banana with peel is 282.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Banana belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Banana is Arecales and Zingiberales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.