Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
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
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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), 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 B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
NA
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
Physalis
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Physalis and Pineapple
We might think that Physalis and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pineapple with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pineapple belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.