Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green, Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Africa
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
- 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
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Species
Tamarindus indica
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Banana
Difference Between Tamarind and Banana
We might think that Tamarind and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind 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 Tamarind and Banana is Fabales and Zingiberales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.