Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.
For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Banana.
In-Depth Nutritional Profile
In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth nutritional profile for Bananas is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.
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Banana
1.00 each
118.00 grams
108.56 calories
Nutrient Amount DV
(%) Nutrient
Density World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.68 mg 34.0 5.6 very good
vitamin C 10.74 mg 17.9 3.0 good
potassium 467.28 mg 13.4 2.2 good
dietary fiber 2.83 g 11.3 1.9 good
manganese 0.18 mg 9.0 1.5 good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating Rule
excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%
very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%
good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%
Thursday, 29 October 2009
BANANA
Bananas are the fruit of a plant of the genus Musa (family Musaceae) , which are cultivated primarily for food, and secondarily for the production of fibers that are used, for example, in the textile industry. they are also cultivated for ornamental purposes.
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Ecuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
The government of Ecuador has announced the creation of a state banana export company as a means of tackling what it described as “abuses” and tax avoidance in the sector.
Speaking at an official press conference, Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa told reporters that “many abuses” were being committed by banana exporters at the present time, with some “un-registered companies” avoiding paying export duties.
Mr Correa said the solution to these difficulties was the creation of a state banana export company, which could apply “clear regulations” for the sale and export of Ecuadorean bananas.
The president said the export company, which he revealed was already in the process of being set-up, would help to enforce the country's official price of US$5.40 (€3.60) per box of bananas.
Mr Correa said that “certain exporters” were using a variety of means to cheat the system and avoid paying taxes, while others “signed contacts during the low season, which they failed to meet, instead selling the fruit for more money during the high season”.
The government of Ecuador has announced the creation of a state banana export company as a means of tackling what it described as “abuses” and tax avoidance in the sector.
Speaking at an official press conference, Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa told reporters that “many abuses” were being committed by banana exporters at the present time, with some “un-registered companies” avoiding paying export duties.
Mr Correa said the solution to these difficulties was the creation of a state banana export company, which could apply “clear regulations” for the sale and export of Ecuadorean bananas.
The president said the export company, which he revealed was already in the process of being set-up, would help to enforce the country's official price of US$5.40 (€3.60) per box of bananas.
Mr Correa said that “certain exporters” were using a variety of means to cheat the system and avoid paying taxes, while others “signed contacts during the low season, which they failed to meet, instead selling the fruit for more money during the high season”.