Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
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
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Europe
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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
Russia
India
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Russia
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Saxifragales
Zingiberales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Musaceae
Species
R. rubrum
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Banana
Difference Between Red Currant and Banana
We might think that Red Currant and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Banana with peel is 56.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Banana is Saxifragales and Zingiberales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.