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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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