Date and Banana
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
22.80 g
11
Fiber
8.00 g
3
2.60 g
23
Sugar
63.35 g
1
12.20 g
15
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
6.30 mg
17
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
358.00 mg
11
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
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
290.00 kcal
18
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
269.00 kcal
30
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
No
Yes
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-7
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Liliidae
Order
Arecales
Zingiberales
Family
Arecaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Musa
Species
P. dactylifera
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Palm
Banana
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 Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Banana belong to and 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.
