Physalis and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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
13.30 g
36
22.80 g
11
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.60 g
23
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
12.20 g
15
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
2.00 mg
30
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
358.00 mg
11
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
Not Available
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
Not Available
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
NA
Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
India
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Physalis
Musa
Species
Physalis
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Banana
Difference Between Physalis and Banana
We might think that Physalis and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Banana with peel is 77.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Banana belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Banana is Solanales and Zingiberales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
