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 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
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Magenta, Pink
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bland
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
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.
Top Producer
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Commelinidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
H. undatus
A. comosus
Generic Group
Cactus
Pineapple
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Pineapple
We might think that Dragonfruit and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Pineapple with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Pineapple belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Pineapple is Caryophyllales and Poales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.