Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Ananas sativus
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
A. comosus
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Pineapple
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Difference Between Pineapple and American Persimmon
We might think that Pineapple and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and American Persimmon 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 Pineapple and American Persimmon is Poales and Ericales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.