Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Brazil
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
A. comosus
P. edulis
Generic Group
Pineapple
Passion Flower
Difference Between Pineapple and Passionfruit
We might think that Pineapple and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Passionfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Passionfruit is Poales and Malpighiales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.