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Elderberry and Banana


Banana and Elderberry


Benefits

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
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, 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   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Not Available   
Yes   

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.   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
18.40 g   
16
22.80 g   
11

Fiber
7.00 g   
4
2.60 g   
23

Sugar
Not Available   
12.20 g   
15

Protein
0.66 g   
99+
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg   
17
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg   
11
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg   
16
0.10 mg   
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg   
30
0.70 mg   
17

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg   
6
0.40 mg   
1

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
20.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg   
23
8.70 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
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
0.50 g   
18
0.30 g   
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
280.00 mg   
21
358.00 mg   
11

Iron
1.60 mg   
8
0.30 mg   
35

Sodium
6.00 mg   
14
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
38.00 mg   
9
5.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
5.00 mg   
30
27.00 mg   
7

Zinc
0.11 mg   
22
0.20 mg   
14

Phosphorus
39.00 mg   
9
22.00 mg   
23

Manganese
Not Available   
0.30 mg   
15

Copper
0.06 mg   
36
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
1.00 mcg   
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
85.00 mg   
9
27.00 mg   
22

Omega 6s
162.00 mg   
12
46.00 mg   
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
36.00 mg   
3

Water Content
79.80 g   
99+
74.90 g   
99+

Ash
0.60 g   
20
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal   
11
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
340.00 kcal   
12
105.00 kcal   
39

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
121.00 kcal   
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal   
4
100.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal   
12
120.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal   
16
269.00 kcal   
30

Characteristics

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   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Black, Red   
Green, Yellow   

Inside Color
Magenta   
White   

Shape
Round   
Curving Cylinder   

Texture
Juicy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Juicy, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Europe   
Papua New Guinea   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Warm   

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America   
India   

Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico   
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   

Top Importer
Not Available   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
Ecuador   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra   
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
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Liliidae   

Order
Dipsacales   
Zingiberales   

Family
Adoxaceae   
Musaceae   

Genus
Sambucus   
Musa   

Species
S. nigra   
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   

Generic Group
Moschatel   
Banana   

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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 Not Available 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.

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