Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, 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
Unknown
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Unknown
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Warm
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
India
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Singapore
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Rambota
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Sapindaceae
Musaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Banana
Difference Between Rambutan and Banana
We might think that Rambutan and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Banana with peel is 69.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.