Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic 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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier 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
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant 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)
Along with meal, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid, 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
India
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
India
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Alismidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Species
A. comosus
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Jackfruit
We might think that Pineapple and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Jackfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Jackfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Jackfruit is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.