Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
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, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Turkey
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Vitaceae
Species
A. comosus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Pineapple
Grape
Difference Between Pineapple and Raisin
We might think that Pineapple and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Raisin with peel is 50.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Raisin 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 Raisin is Poales and Vitales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.