Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
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
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
NA, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
West Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Rainfall
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 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
A. comosus
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Miracle fruit
We might think that Pineapple and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Poales and Ericales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.