Bananas are wrapped by yellow jackets. They are sweet in taste and soft in texture. Their availability is not a big issue throughout the year. Its plant is grown 10-26 feet high. It belongs to family of lily and orchid. It is grown in form of bunch and each bunch is comprised of 10-25 bananas. It has potassium which capability to keep blood pressure normal and enables heart to perform its function well. Each banana contains 467 mg of potassium and 1 mg of sodium.
Interestingly it is the result of genetic mutation. Wherever you are in the world, you may have it as rich nutritious diet. It was named after Duke of Devonshire’s family. Apart from potassium, it has vitamin B6, C and A. it is easy to peel unlike hard shell fruits. You will be astonished to know that the yellow banana that we eat is cross between green and red banana tree.
Banana Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 1
Weight 118g
Energy 105kcal
Energy 439kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 27g
Total Sugar 14g
Total Dietary Fiber 2.1g
Total Fat tr g
Calcium 6mg
Iron 0.3mg
Sodium 1mg
Potassium 422mg
Magnesium 32mg
Phosphorus 26mg
Vitamin A 4RAE
Beta-carotene 31mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Folate 24DFE
Vitamin C 10mg
Vitamin B12 0mcg