Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, 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, Controls blood pressure, 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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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)
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Spain
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. comosus
C. clementina
Generic Group
Pineapple
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pineapple and Clementine
We might think that Pineapple and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Clementine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Clementine 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 Clementine is Poales and Sapindales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.