Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
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
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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., 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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Black, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Europe
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Sambucus
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Dipsacales
Zingiberales
Family
Adoxaceae
Musaceae
Species
S. nigra
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Moschatel
Banana
Difference Between Elderberry and Banana
We might think that Elderberry and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Banana with peel is 73.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Banana is Dipsacales and Zingiberales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.