Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Treatment of skin diseases
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, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
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, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Irregularly oval
Oval
Taste
NA
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
- 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, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Canada
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Commelinidae
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. annum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple with peel is 20.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper and Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.