Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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 oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Chile
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ericaceae
Species
A. comosus
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Pineapple
Heath
Difference Between Pineapple and Blueberry
We might think that Pineapple and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Blueberry with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Poales and Ericales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.