Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
India, Iran
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Iran
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
India
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Punica granatum
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lythraceae
Species
A. comosus
P. granatum
Generic Group
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Difference Between Pineapple and Pomegranate
We might think that Pineapple and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Poales and Myrtales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.