Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iraq
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Egypt
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Commelinidae
Family
Arecaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
A. comosus
Generic Group
Palm
Pineapple
Difference Between Date and Pineapple
We might think that Date and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Pineapple with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Pineapple is Arecales and Poales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.