Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, 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, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Syria
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold
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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
France
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. comosus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Damson
We might think that Pineapple and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Damson 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 Damson is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.