Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, South America
India
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
China
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. comosus
S. melongena
Generic Group
Pineapple
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Difference Between Pineapple and Eggplant
We might think that Pineapple and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.