Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
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 respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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)
Along with meal, 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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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 pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
China
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. comosus
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Pumpkin
We might think that Pineapple and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Pumpkin is Poales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.