Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
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, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., 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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Melon
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Green, Yellow
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Southern Africa
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Zingiberales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Musaceae
Species
C. lanatus
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Gourd
Banana
Difference Between Watermelon and Banana
We might think that Watermelon and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Banana belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Banana is Cucurbitales and Zingiberales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.