Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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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
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Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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)
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Purple
Green, Yellow
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Papua New Guinea
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Clusiaceae
Musaceae
Species
G. mangostana
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Banana
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Banana with peel is 63.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Banana is Malpighiales and Zingiberales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.