Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
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, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g13.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.00 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.00 g9.85 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g0.54 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.140.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA18.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg47.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.02 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.12 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA109.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.65 mg0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
NA1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
8.80 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
NA12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
36.10 mg8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.93 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA17.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA23.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA6.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
87.00 g86.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.22 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA50.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA50.00 kcal
0
187
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
NA245.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA52.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal53.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal265.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA303.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Magenta, Pink
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bland
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Commelinidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Ananas
Species
H. undatus
A. comosus
Generic Group
Cactus
Pineapple