Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
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, Don't eat after meal
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Buttery
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid, Without frosts
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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Mexico
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Persea Americana
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Magnollidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lauraceae
Species
A. comosus
P. Americana
Generic Group
Pineapple
Laurel
Difference Between Pineapple and Avocado
We might think that Pineapple and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Avocado with peel is Not Available and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Avocado 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 Avocado is Poales and Laurales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.