Eggplant and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
5.88 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
3.00 g
20
2.60 g
23
Sugar
3.53 g
99+
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
25
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
25
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
19
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
17
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
18
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg
12
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
23
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg
24
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
6.90 mg
15
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.18 g
35
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
229.00 mg
31
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.23 mg
99+
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.23 mg
19
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.08 mg
28
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
92.30 g
5
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal
39
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
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
Not Available
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
Not Available
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
No
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Solanum
Musa
Species
S. melongena
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Banana
Difference Between Eggplant and Banana
We might think that Eggplant and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Banana with peel is 25.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Banana is Solanales and Zingiberales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
