Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
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
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
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
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
NA
Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Jamaica
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy
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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. comosus
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Pineapple
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pineapple and Ugli fruit
We might think that Pineapple and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Poales and Sapindales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.