Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
NA
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
Costa Rica
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Commelinidae
Liliidae
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Species
A. comosus
H. undatus
Generic Group
Pineapple
Cactus
Difference Between Pineapple and Dragonfruit
We might think that Pineapple and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Poales and Caryophyllales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.