Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, 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, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
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
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Yellow
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Central America, South America
America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
Costa Rica
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. comosus
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Pineapple
Rose
Difference Between Pineapple and Boysenberry
We might think that Pineapple and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Boysenberry with peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Boysenberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Boysenberry is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.