Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Allergic reaction
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts about
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Liliidae
Order
Vitales
Zingiberales
Species
Vitis vinifera
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Grape
Banana
Difference Between Raisin and Banana
We might think that Raisin and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Banana with peel is 299.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin 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 Raisin and Banana is Vitales and Zingiberales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.