Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
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
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Central America, South America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
A. comosus
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Poales and Malpighiales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.