Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
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Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
A. comosus
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Pineapple
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Difference Between Pineapple and Rambutan
We might think that Pineapple and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Rambutan with peel is 50.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Poales and Sapindales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.