Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
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, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, 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, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Yellow
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
China
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. comosus
M. domestica
Generic Group
Pineapple
Rose
Difference Between Pineapple and Apple
We might think that Pineapple and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Apple with peel is Not Available and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Apple 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 Pineapple and Apple is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.