Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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 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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
S. nigra
A. comosus
Generic Group
Moschatel
Pineapple
Difference Between Elderberry and Pineapple
We might think that Elderberry and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Pineapple with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Pineapple is Dipsacales and Poales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.