Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
No Types
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Wolfberry
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
L. barbarum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Gojiberry and Pineapple
We might think that Gojiberry and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Pineapple with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.