Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Iraq
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Egypt
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Arecidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Arecaceae
Species
A. comosus
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Pineapple
Palm
Difference Between Pineapple and Date
We might think that Pineapple and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Date 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 Date is Poales and Arecales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.