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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
105.00 kcal
  
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
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
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
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
  
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.