Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
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, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Melon
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Orange
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, India
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Dry, Hot
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Spain
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. comosus
C. melo
Generic Group
Pineapple
Gourd
Difference Between Pineapple and Cantaloupe
We might think that Pineapple and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Cantaloupe with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Poales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.