Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
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 sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.12 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.40 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.85 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.54 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
5.50 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.12 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
109.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.29 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
13.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.12 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
8.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.93 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
17.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
23.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
6.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
86.00 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.22 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA40.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal56.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
53.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
265.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
303.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn
Winter
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
Not Available
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-65-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
UAE
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ananas
Cucurbita
Species
A. comosus
Pepo
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available