Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
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, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Gastric irritation
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Taste
Astringent
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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
Germany
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Order
Saxifragales
Poales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
A. comosus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Pineapple
Difference Between Gooseberry and Pineapple
We might think that Gooseberry and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Pineapple with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Pineapple is Saxifragales and Poales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.