Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
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
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Heart burn
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
South Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Rainfall, 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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
New Zealand
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Ananas sativus
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. comosus
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Pineapple
Nightshade
Difference Between Pineapple and Tamarillo
We might think that Pineapple and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.