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Nectarine and Banana


Banana and Nectarine


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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing  
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, Headache, Nausea  
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
10.60 g  
99+
22.80 g  
11

Fiber
1.70 g  
29
2.60 g  
23

Sugar
7.90 g  
37
12.20 g  
15

Protein
1.10 g  
21
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg  
22
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
28
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
32
0.10 mg  
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg  
6
0.70 mg  
17

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
35
0.30 mg  
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.40 mg  
1

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg  
30
20.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg  
99+
8.70 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg  
14
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg  
26
0.50 mcg  
32

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg  
8
22.00 mcg  
29

Choline
6.20 mg  
18
9.80 mg  
7

Fat
0.32 g  
26
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
201.00 mg  
35
358.00 mg  
11

Iron
0.28 mg  
37
0.30 mg  
35

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
6.00 mg  
39
5.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
27.00 mg  
7

Zinc
0.17 mg  
16
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
26.00 mg  
20
22.00 mg  
23

Manganese
0.05 mg  
99+
0.30 mg  
15

Copper
0.09 mg  
25
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
1.00 mcg  
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
2.00 mg  
36
27.00 mg  
22

Omega 6s
111.00 mg  
17
46.00 mg  
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
36.00 mg  
3

Water Content
87.60 g  
24
74.90 g  
99+

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal  
29
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
259.00 kcal  
26
105.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
121.00 kcal  
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal  
17
100.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal  
30
120.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal  
12
269.00 kcal  
30

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Berry, Tropical  

Season
Autumn, Summer  
All seasons  

Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
White  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Succulent  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
China  
Papua New Guinea  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.8  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
  • Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
  • 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
Not Available  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda  

Top Importer
Germany  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Spain  
Ecuador  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus persica  
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
Rosidae  
Liliidae  

Order
Rosales  
Zingiberales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Musaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Musa  

Species
P. persica  
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  

Generic Group
Rose  
Banana  

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Difference Between Nectarine and Banana

We might think that Nectarine and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Banana is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine 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, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica 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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