Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Green
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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 Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Italy
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
A. comosus
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Pineapple
Kiwi
Difference Between Pineapple and Green Kiwi
We might think that Pineapple and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Green Kiwi with peel is Not Available and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Green Kiwi belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Green Kiwi is Poales and Ericales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.