Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, 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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
China, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
China
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. comosus
P. communis
Generic Group
Pineapple
Rose
Difference Between Pineapple and Pear
We might think that Pineapple and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Pear with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Pear 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 Pear is Poales and Rosales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.