Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Brown, Green
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
America, India
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Indonesia
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Commelinidae
Family
Arecaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. nucifera
A. comosus
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Pineapple
Difference Between Coconut and Pineapple
We might think that Coconut and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Pineapple belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Pineapple is Arecales and Poales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.