Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier 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, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Not Available
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
A. comosus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Pineapple
Moschatel
Difference Between Pineapple and Elderberry
We might think that Pineapple and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Poales and Dipsacales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.