Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
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
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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
India
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
S. cumini
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Jambul and Pineapple
We might think that Jambul and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Pineapple with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul and Pineapple belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Pineapple is Myrtales and Poales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.