Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
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, 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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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
Canada
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
G. brachycera
A. comosus
Generic Group
Heath
Pineapple
Difference Between Huckleberry and Pineapple
We might think that Huckleberry and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Pineapple with peel is 37.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Pineapple is Ericales and Poales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.