Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects 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
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Central America, South America
South Pacific
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Magnollidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Species
A. comosus
A. altilis
Generic Group
Pineapple
Mulberry
Difference Between Pineapple and Breadfruit
We might think that Pineapple and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Breadfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.