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Pineapple and Banana


Banana and Pineapple


Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold  
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing  
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
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting  
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)  
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
13.12 g  
37
22.80 g  
11

Fiber
1.40 g  
32
2.60 g  
23

Sugar
9.85 g  
23
12.20 g  
15

Protein
0.54 g  
99+
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg  
10
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
28
0.10 mg  
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg  
30
0.70 mg  
17

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg  
29
0.30 mg  
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
13
0.40 mg  
1

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcg  
17
20.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg  
17
8.70 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg  
30
0.50 mcg  
32

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
22.00 mcg  
29

Choline
5.50 mg  
23
9.80 mg  
7

Fat
0.12 g  
99+
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
109.00 mg  
99+
358.00 mg  
11

Iron
0.29 mg  
36
0.30 mg  
35

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
13.00 mg  
28
5.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
27.00 mg  
7

Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
8.00 mg  
40
22.00 mg  
23

Manganese
0.93 mg  
4
0.30 mg  
15

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
1.00 mcg  
7

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
17.00 mg  
27
27.00 mg  
22

Omega 6s
23.00 mg  
99+
46.00 mg  
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
6.00 mg  
13
36.00 mg  
3

Water Content
86.00 g  
33
74.90 g  
99+

Ash
0.22 g  
99+
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
95.29 kcal  
6

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
14
89.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
15
85.71 kcal  
7

Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal  
31
105.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal  
21
121.00 kcal  
3

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal  
27
100.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal  
13
120.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal  
17
269.00 kcal  
30

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical  
Berry, Tropical  

Season
Autumn  
All seasons  

Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
Yes  

Color
Yellow  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
White  

Shape
Oval  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart  
Sweet  

Origin
Central America, South America  
Papua New Guinea  

Grows on
Not Available  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-6  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
  • Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
  • The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
  • Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  
  • 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
Costa Rica  
India  

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand  
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Costa Rica  
Ecuador  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ananas comosus  
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana  

Synonym
Ananas sativus  
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Commelinidae  
Liliidae  

Order
Poales  
Zingiberales  

Family
Bromeliaceae  
Musaceae  

Genus
Ananas  
Musa  

Species
A. comosus  
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana  

Generic Group
Pineapple  
Banana  

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Difference Between Pineapple and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple 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 Pineapple and Banana is Poales and Zingiberales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus 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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