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Pear and Banana


Banana and Pear


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care   
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment   
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair   
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling   
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, Intense headache, Tooth decay   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
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
15.23 g   
26
22.80 g   
11

Fiber
3.10 g   
19
2.60 g   
23

Sugar
9.75 g   
24
12.20 g   
15

Protein
0.36 g   
99+
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg   
36
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.10 mg   
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg   
99+
0.70 mg   
17

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

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

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg   
28
20.00 mcg   
15

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg   
35
0.10 mg   
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg   
16
0.50 mcg   
32

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg   
23
22.00 mcg   
29

Choline
5.10 mg   
24
9.80 mg   
7

Fat
0.14 g   
39
0.30 g   
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
116.00 mg   
99+
358.00 mg   
11

Iron
0.18 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
35

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
5.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
27.00 mg   
7

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.20 mg   
14

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
22.00 mg   
23

Manganese
0.05 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
15

Copper
0.08 mg   
27
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
1.00 mcg   
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
1.00 mg   
37
27.00 mg   
22

Omega 6s
93.00 mg   
20
46.00 mg   
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
8.00 mg   
10
36.00 mg   
3

Water Content
83.96 g   
99+
74.90 g   
99+

Ash
0.32 g   
37
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal   
19
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
Not Available   
105.00 kcal   
39

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
121.00 kcal   
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
100.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal   
21
120.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal   
27
269.00 kcal   
30

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Berry, Tropical   

Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter   
All seasons   

Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson   
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   

Color
Yellow   
Green, Yellow   

Inside Color
White   
White   

Shape
Pear   
Curving Cylinder   

Texture
Grainy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Crunchy, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
China, Japan   
Papua New Guinea   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5-7.5   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts   
Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  
  • 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
China   
India   

Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   

Top Importer
Europe   
Europe   

Top Exporter
China   
Ecuador   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Pyrus communis   
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
Pyrus   
Musa   

Species
P. communis   
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   

Generic Group
Rose   
Banana   

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Difference Between Pear and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Banana with peel is 57.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis 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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