Orange and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
11.75 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
2.40 g
24
2.60 g
23
Sugar
9.35 g
26
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.94 g
28
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg
26
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg
8
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg
21
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
30.00 mcg
8
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.20 mg
14
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.18 mg
31
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
8.40 mg
10
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.12 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
181.00 mg
99+
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.10 mg
99+
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
40.00 mg
7
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
7.00 mg
32
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
18.00 mg
99+
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
86.75 g
28
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal
16
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
45.00 kcal
19
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
45.00 kcal
33
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Hot
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
- 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
Brazil
India
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, 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
Citrus sinensis
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
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
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Citrus
Musa
Species
C. × sinensis
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Banana
Difference Between Orange and Banana
We might think that Orange and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Banana with peel is 63.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
