Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, 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, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
S. melongena
A. comosus
Generic Group
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Pineapple
Difference Between Eggplant and Pineapple
We might think that Eggplant and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Pineapple with peel is 25.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.