Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Ecuador
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Spain
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Annona cherimola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Magnollidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Annonaceae
Species
A. comosus
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Pineapple
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Difference Between Pineapple and Cherimoya
We might think that Pineapple and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Cherimoya with peel is 50.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Poales and Magnoliales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.