Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Gastric irritation
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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
Germany
India
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Saxifragales
Zingiberales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Musaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Banana
Difference Between Gooseberry and Banana
We might think that Gooseberry and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Banana with peel is 44.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Banana is Saxifragales and Zingiberales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.