Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China, Japan
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
China
Brazil
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Europe
Brazil
Top Exporter
China
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
P. communis
P. edulis
Generic Group
Rose
Passion Flower
Difference Between Pear and Passionfruit
We might think that Pear and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Passionfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Passionfruit is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.