Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
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
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Central America, South America
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
Costa Rica
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Colombia
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. comosus
Physalis
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Physalis
We might think that Pineapple and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Physalis 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 Physalis is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.